2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LD12 GCO

This 2012 Ford Focus has maintained a consistent MOT pass record with no defects recorded across all five tests, most recently on 2025-08-13 at 81,099 miles . The absence of advisories or failures suggests the vehicle has undergone regular servicing and passed all mandatory checks for brakes, suspension, steering, emissions, and structural integrity. However, the lack of any recorded faults —even minor ones—implies the tester may not have flagged routine wear items like worn suspension bushes or binding calipers, which are common in this age range. Buyers should verify these components independently, as silent failures can occur between MOT cycles. The mileage progression of 5,793 miles per year is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, averaging just 483 miles per month . Between 2022-02-07 (78,852 miles) and 2023-02-10 (79,681 miles) , there was a 839-mile gap , indicating prolonged inactivity. Such low annual mileage raises questions about storage conditions—potential corrosion risks to underbody components, suspension seals, and battery health should be closely inspected. Conversely, the steady accumulation suggests minimal high-speed or aggressive driving, which could mitigate some wear concerns, but it also implies deferred maintenance may have occurred during periods of non-use. Given the absence of MOT advisories , the most critical areas for an in-person inspection include the suspension bushes (front and rear), coil springs for sagging or corrosion , and rear brake binding —a common issue in this model that often goes unnoticed until failure. The exhaust system should be checked for leaks or rust-through, particularly around the catalytic converter and muffler mounts, as prolonged inactivity can accelerate corrosion. Tyre tread depth and lateral wear patterns must also be examined, as the lack of MOT warnings could mask uneven wear from misalignment or worn suspension. Finally, the battery and electrical connections warrant scrutiny, as low mileage often correlates with neglected charging systems.