2012 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · HJ62 WTO
2012 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 161,269 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ62 WTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 161,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ62 WTO 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 (HJ62 WTO) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 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), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
HJ62 WTO Mileage History
- 28/03/2023132,286 mi
- 02/07/2024140,873 mi+8,587 mi
- 03/07/2024140,887 mi+14 mi
- 05/07/2025161,252 mi+20,365 mi
- 07/07/2025161,269 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 12,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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