2012 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · M155 ABJ

The 2012 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 195,774 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five available annual tests from October 2021 to September 2025, the vehicle cleared every examination without advisories or failures, indicating consistent statutory compliance and no escalating mechanical concerns. The recorded odometer readings show high lifetime use for a fourteen-year-old car, averaging roughly 13,984 miles per year against the current 195,774 miles. The largest single-year accumulation occurred between the 7 October 2021 test at 154,090 miles and the 30 September 2022 test at 176,977 miles, a gain of 22,887 miles, before the annual rate settled to around 14,000 to 18,000 miles thereafter. The DVSA history is sparse in faults yet clean, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months between tests, suggesting the previous keepers maintained continuous testing discipline. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage, as high annual use accelerates wear on these components even when MOT testers log no advisories. Structural integrity beneath sills and subframes warrants scrutiny for corrosion, particularly where road salt exposure may have acted over the vehicle's service life. Although the record shows no recurring defects, the absence of advisories at this mileage does not confirm consumable condition. Verify tyre tread depth, wiper function, and exhaust emissions during a physical viewing before purchase.