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2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MF12 BYW

MF12 BYW

2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2012. Recorded mileage 63,189 miles. MOT valid until 16/09/2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
63,189 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/09/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1596cc

MF12 BYW Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
  • 63,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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MF12 BYW Mileage History

  1. 06/03/201524,401 mi
  2. 20/10/201529,567 mi+5,166 mi
  3. 20/10/201529,567 mi
  4. 22/09/201632,787 mi+3,220 mi
  5. 18/10/201736,791 mi+4,004 mi
  6. 10/10/201840,804 mi+4,013 mi
  7. 10/10/201840,804 mi
  8. 23/09/201944,430 mi+3,626 mi
  9. 17/09/202047,152 mi+2,722 mi
  10. 18/09/202047,152 mi
  11. 08/09/202150,383 mi+3,231 mi
  12. 24/08/202254,198 mi+3,815 mi
  13. 22/08/202356,919 mi+2,721 mi
  14. 24/08/202356,948 mi+29 mi
  15. 06/09/202459,960 mi+3,012 mi
  16. 03/09/202561,943 mi+1,983 mi
  17. 04/09/202561,943 mi
  18. 03/09/202663,189 mi+1,246 mi

Average of roughly 3,374 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

MF12 BYW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 00:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (MF12 BYW) between March 2015 and September 2026.

The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror[cover missing] (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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