2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CV12 ULE

The 2012 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 26 February 2026 at 82,529 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVSA entries show no defects or advisories at any stage, and the latest test cleared the car cleanly one day after a failed attempt that also recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer sat at 76,632 miles for the February 2024 pass, rose to 79,673 miles by February 2025, and reached 82,529 miles by February 2026. That equates to roughly 3,000 miles per year over the last two intervals, well below the 5,895 miles per year average implied by the age and total. Low annual use of this kind often means longer standing periods, which can accelerate rubber perishing on suspension bushes and encourage underbody corrosion even when the test sheet stays blank. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the suspension arms, coil springs, and subframe for rust, since the MOT record offers no visibility of structural integrity beneath the surface. The brake discs and calipers warrant a strip-check for binding or seizure given the car's low running rate. Tyres and wiper blades may have aged beyond their useful life despite adequate tread or condition at test time. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries on 25 February 2026 and 27 February 2025 suggest the previous keeper booked tests prematurely or misfiled paperwork rather than neglected upkeep. Taken overall, the Focus shows a clean and consistent MOT lineage, but sparse data and low mileage mean a pre-purchase examination remains essential.