2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · MV12 UEY
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 205,527 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV12 UEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 205,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV12 UEY 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 (MV12 UEY) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
MV12 UEY Mileage History
- 26/09/2022184,479 mi
- 26/09/2022184,481 mi+2 mi
- 16/08/2023192,658 mi+8,177 mi
- 06/08/2024199,933 mi+7,275 mi
- 31/07/2025205,527 mi+5,594 mi
Average of roughly 7,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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