2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · ML62 YST

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 28 November 2025 at 115,383 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a significant failure just one day prior involving a supplementary restraint system warning lamp fault. The fact that the owner addressed the airbag warning light immediately suggests a proactive approach to safety-critical repairs. Before this recent incident, the vehicle maintained a clean record with no recorded defects for the previous three years. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,242 miles per annum. The data shows steady progression between tests, moving from 100,817 miles in November 2022 to 115,383 miles in late 2025. This regular usage suggests the car is used consistently, which often mitigates the risks associated with long periods of standing, such as seized calipers or accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluid-related internal corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, as the November 2024 test flagged front brake discs as being worn and pitted at 112,085 miles. While the vehicle passed the subsequent test, the presence of surface corrosion indicates the discs may be nearing the end of their effective life. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs for perished wear is also advisable, as these are common points of failure on this Focus generation that do not always trigger an MOT advisory until the damage is severe.