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2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · J2 GVU

J2 GVU

2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/05/2012. Recorded mileage 81,018 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2012
MOT Status
Valid until 11/05/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
81,018 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2012 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 May 2025 at 81,018 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year clean pass sequence from the DVSA records. The odometer shows low use for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, totalling 81,018 miles or roughly 5,787 miles per year. Annual increments stayed tight and consistent: 73,917 miles on 14 April 2022, 76,655 on 21 April 2023, 78,981 on 15 April 2024, and 81,018 on 7 May 2025. The sparse, defect-free history gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or standing gaps, though low mileage can mask deteriorated rubber components through age rather than wear. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age. The MOT data flagged no advisories on corrosion or structural integrity across the cycle, yet fourteen years invite hidden rust on sills and subframes not caught in a pass. Verify the exhaust emissions system and tyre sidewall condition in person, as the clean record offers no consumable wear insight.

J2 GVU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
  • 81,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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J2 GVU Mileage History

  1. 14/04/202273,917 mi
  2. 21/04/202376,655 mi+2,738 mi
  3. 15/04/202478,981 mi+2,326 mi
  4. 07/05/202581,018 mi+2,037 mi

Average of roughly 2,318 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

J2 GVU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (J2 GVU) between April 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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