2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LP61 FVM
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 150,546 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP61 FVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 150,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LP61 FVM Mileage History
- 13/11/2021126,636 mi
- 31/10/2022129,255 mi+2,619 mi
- 05/11/2022129,259 mi+4 mi
- 06/11/2023136,446 mi+7,187 mi
- 03/10/2025150,546 mi+14,100 mi
Average of roughly 6,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP61 FVM 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 (LP61 FVM) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
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