2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GY12 ECE
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 129,915 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GY12 ECE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 129,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GY12 ECE Mileage History
- 28/03/2024107,346 mi
- 28/03/2024107,346 mi
- 28/03/2025119,714 mi+12,368 mi
- 16/03/2026129,930 mi+10,216 mi
- 17/03/2026129,915 mi-15 mi
Average of roughly 11,464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GY12 ECE 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 (GY12 ECE) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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