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2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FH61 MFA

FH61 MFA

2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/01/2012. Recorded mileage 166,344 miles. MOT valid until 22/03/2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2012 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
166,344 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1560cc

FH61 MFA Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
  • 166,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FH61 MFA Mileage History

  1. 26/01/201534,486 mi
  2. 19/01/201645,685 mi+11,199 mi
  3. 20/02/201760,696 mi+15,011 mi
  4. 20/02/201760,696 mi
  5. 24/03/201878,802 mi+18,106 mi
  6. 24/03/201878,802 mi
  7. 29/03/201996,315 mi+17,513 mi
  8. 30/03/2020111,774 mi+15,459 mi
  9. 01/04/2021125,350 mi+13,576 mi
  10. 01/04/2022138,661 mi+13,311 mi
  11. 06/04/2022138,804 mi+143 mi
  12. 05/04/2023144,820 mi+6,016 mi
  13. 26/02/2024150,707 mi+5,887 mi
  14. 26/02/2024150,732 mi+25 mi
  15. 27/02/2025158,545 mi+7,813 mi
  16. 03/03/2025158,545 mi
  17. 23/03/2026166,344 mi+7,799 mi
  18. 23/03/2026166,344 mi

Average of roughly 11,822 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

FH61 MFA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 13:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (FH61 MFA) between January 2015 and March 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.

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