2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · DU12 ABF

This vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 17 March 2026 at 42,331 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to December 2022, indicating a car that has been kept in a high state of mechanical repair. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2012 model, averaging roughly 3,024 miles per year. The record shows very little usage between December 2022 and December 2024, with the odometer moving only 500 miles from 36,932 to 37,431. A more typical usage pattern emerged between December 2024 and March 2026, where the vehicle covered 4,900 miles. This suggests the car spent significant periods stationary during the middle of its life. While the MOT history is remarkably clean, the low mileage and periods of inactivity present specific risks. A buyer should physically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting and check for binding calipers, as brakes often seize when left unused. The tyres should be checked for flat spots or perishing due to age rather than tread wear. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the rubber suspension bushes and coil springs is advised to ensure they have not perished or cracked from lack of movement. The absence of any recorded advisories over the last four years is a positive indicator, but the low-use profile means fluid degradation is a more likely concern than mechanical wear.