2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · E14 ODO
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 143,508 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E14 ODO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 143,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E14 ODO 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 (E14 ODO) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
E14 ODO Mileage History
- 25/07/2022124,070 mi
- 26/07/2022124,070 mi
- 26/07/2023130,427 mi+6,357 mi
- 26/07/2024136,237 mi+5,810 mi
- 26/07/2025143,508 mi+7,271 mi
Average of roughly 6,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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