2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FH61 KLL

The 2012 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 January 2026 at 117,296 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the available history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test regime. Annual mileage sits close to the typical expectation for a fourteen-year-old car, averaging roughly 8,378 miles per year. The records show light use through the early period: 78,986 miles in January 2022, 84,843 in January 2023, 86,553 in January 2024, then 88,666 in January 2025. A sharp rise to 117,296 miles by January 2026 adds nearly 28,600 miles in a single year, marking a clear shift from low to high annual accumulation. The DVSA data itself is sparse, with no faults or advisories logged at any stage. Given the clean test history, the previous owner appears to have kept the car to a basic pass standard without neglected consumables triggering failures. The sudden mileage jump in the final year suggests heavier commuting or fleet-style use, which loads suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and drivetrain joints beyond prior wear rates. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm absence of developing rust. Examine the front suspension arms, rear beam axle for fatigue, and brake calipers for binding after the high-mileage year. Verify service records cover the 2025 to 2026 period, since the MOT alone cannot evidence fluid changes or clutch wear on this higher-use cycle.