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2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ML12 ABK

ML12 ABK

2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/05/2012. Recorded mileage 63,637 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 03/03/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
63,637 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1596cc

ML12 ABK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
  • 63,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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ML12 ABK Mileage History

  1. 29/02/202454,863 mi
  2. 24/02/202559,262 mi+4,399 mi
  3. 04/03/202559,277 mi+15 mi
  4. 03/03/202663,635 mi+4,358 mi
  5. 03/03/202663,637 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 4,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML12 ABK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 08:40
MOT Analysis

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 (ML12 ABK) between February 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 March 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 (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe”.

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