2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DD03 BVD
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 142,425 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DD03 BVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 142,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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DD03 BVD 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 (DD03 BVD) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DD03 BVD Mileage History
- 30/09/2023132,173 mi
- 10/10/2023132,259 mi+86 mi
- 19/10/2024138,013 mi+5,754 mi
- 22/10/2024138,013 mi
- 11/10/2025142,425 mi+4,412 mi
Average of roughly 5,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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