2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · MD12 YKY
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 85,828 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD12 YKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 85,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD12 YKY 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 (MD12 YKY) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MD12 YKY Mileage History
- 06/06/202473,969 mi
- 04/06/202579,756 mi+5,787 mi
- 09/06/202579,760 mi+4 mi
- 16/06/202685,802 mi+6,042 mi
- 17/06/202685,828 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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