2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · HY12 WDX
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 142,985 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY12 WDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 142,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY12 WDX 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 (HY12 WDX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
HY12 WDX Mileage History
- 13/07/2024120,703 mi
- 13/07/2024120,707 mi+4 mi
- 19/07/2025132,427 mi+11,720 mi
- 19/07/2025132,427 mi
- 17/07/2026142,985 mi+10,558 mi
Average of roughly 11,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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