2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · DF12 XYH

The 2012 Ford Focus presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 29 May 2025 at 117,931 miles, resulted in a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This outcome, combined with a consistent pattern of passes across the last three annual tests, indicates a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged by testers. The maintenance trend is stable and improving, as the car has moved from a pattern of dual pass/fail entries in 2024 and 2025 to a straightforward pass, suggesting any minor issues identified during the initial 2025 failure were promptly rectified. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between the May 2023 test at 110,826 miles and the May 2024 test at 115,082 miles, the car covered 4,256 miles in twelve months. The following year, from May 2024 to May 2025, it added 2,849 miles, bringing the total to 117,931. This equates to roughly 8,400 miles per year over the vehicle's fourteen-year life, which is typical for a family hatchback of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings that would suggest clocking or prolonged periods of disuse. The annual mileage has actually decreased slightly in the most recent period, which may indicate lighter use by the current keeper. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The absence of recorded defects does not guarantee the absence of wear. At nearly 118,000 miles, consumable components such as the front brake discs and pads, rear brake calipers for any sign of binding, and the condition of all four tyres including the spare deserve close attention. The suspension system, particularly the front lower arm bushes, rear beam bushings, and the condition of the coil springs for any sag or fracture, should be inspected on a ramp. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion, especially around the flexi-joint and back box, and the underbody examined for any structural rust along the sills, subframes, and jacking points. A test drive should verify smooth clutch operation, gearbox synchromy across all gears, and the absence of any knocking from the steering rack or inner CV joints. The clean MOT record is a strong positive indicator, but a pre-purchase inspection remains essential for a vehicle of this age and mileage.