2012 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · LP12 HLM
2012 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 69,475 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP12 HLM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 69,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP12 HLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (LP12 HLM) between June 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
LP12 HLM Mileage History
- 08/06/201521,265 mi
- 08/06/201521,265 mi
- 07/07/201624,298 mi+3,033 mi
- 05/07/201733,004 mi+8,706 mi
- 09/07/201839,374 mi+6,370 mi
- 10/07/201945,413 mi+6,039 mi
- 15/07/201945,493 mi+80 mi
- 08/07/202049,640 mi+4,147 mi
- 08/07/202049,640 mi
- 30/06/202153,537 mi+3,897 mi
- 04/07/202258,663 mi+5,126 mi
- 06/07/202362,367 mi+3,704 mi
- 03/07/202466,531 mi+4,164 mi
- 11/03/202568,452 mi+1,921 mi
- 10/03/202669,475 mi+1,023 mi
Average of roughly 4,483 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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