2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DM04 GAM
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 76,788 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DM04 GAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 76,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DM04 GAM 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 (DM04 GAM) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DM04 GAM Mileage History
- 20/09/202370,559 mi
- 28/09/202473,998 mi+3,439 mi
- 28/09/202473,998 mi
- 23/09/202576,788 mi+2,790 mi
- 23/09/202576,788 mi
Average of roughly 3,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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