2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · CX12 VHO
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 149,010 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX12 VHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 149,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX12 VHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (CX12 VHO) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2155516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
CX12 VHO Mileage History
- 16/09/2022125,934 mi
- 16/09/2022125,934 mi
- 01/09/2023132,248 mi+6,314 mi
- 13/09/2024137,763 mi+5,515 mi
- 03/10/2025149,010 mi+11,247 mi
Average of roughly 7,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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