2012 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · ML12 ABO
2012 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 82,677 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML12 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 82,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML12 ABO 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 (ML12 ABO) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
ML12 ABO Mileage History
- 19/05/202369,194 mi
- 18/09/202370,905 mi+1,711 mi
- 23/08/202475,933 mi+5,028 mi
- 29/08/202582,677 mi+6,744 mi
- 29/08/202582,677 mi
Average of roughly 5,911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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