2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FH61 MKL

The Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following a pass at 223,584 miles on 23 April 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though a failed test on 10 April 2025 at 223,579 miles recorded no defects either, indicating an administrative or unlogged reason for that failure rather than a mechanical fault. Prior passes in 2022, 2023, and 2024 carried no advisories, so the vehicle has avoided flagged wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions throughout its tested life. The odometer reads 223,584 miles against a 2012 build date, equating to roughly 15,970 miles per year and placing this car firmly in high-mileage territory for its age. Annual accumulation held steady: 165,186 miles in March 2022, 183,053 in March 2023, 203,859 in April 2024, then 223,584 by April 2025. The jump of nearly 19,700 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests signals sustained motorway or delivery-type use. No long standing gaps appear in the record, with tests spaced at roughly twelve-month intervals. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the age and mileage, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm absence of developing rust on sills or subframes. The high annual distance loads drivetrain components, coil springs, and binding caliper risk despite clean tester notes. Verify service history for timing belt, clutch, and gearbox condition, since none of these surface in MOT data. The repeated clean records suggest previous owners kept basic statutory compliance current, yet the unexplained April 2025 fail warrants the VOSA refusal certificate check. Treat the car as mechanically sound per DVSA data, but budget for consumable overhaul proportional to the 223k mileage.