2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · CA62 FDF

The 2012 Ford Focus remains roadworthy based on the official record, with a stable maintenance trend showing no recorded defects across five MOT tests. The most recent examination on 27 May 2025 at 95,127 miles returned a pass with no faults listed, though the same date shows an earlier failure also with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative anomaly rather than mechanical decline. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 14-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 81,641 miles on 30 September 2022, then 88,151 on 17 May 2023, 92,656 on 13 May 2024, and 95,127 on 27 May 2025. Annual accumulation slowed from roughly 6,500 miles to under 2,500 miles in the final year, suggesting lighter recent use. The history is sparse but clean, with no advisories or unusual gaps beyond the standard yearly cycle. Previous owners appear to have maintained the car to pass standard tests without accruing advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake calipers, or structural corrosion. The absence of flagged issues implies consistent basic upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that may sit within tolerance yet degrade: examine subframe and sill corrosion, assess front suspension bushes for cracking, measure brake disc thickness, and confirm exhaust emissions under load. The duplicated 27 May 2025 entries warrant verification through the DVSA MOT portal to clarify the failure cause. Despite the clean sheet, a 95,000-mile Focus demands scrutiny of clutch wear, gearbox condition, and tyre sidewall integrity. Arrange a road test to detect any binding calipers or steering play not captured in the static tests.