2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · MW12 LZL
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 133,477 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW12 LZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 133,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW12 LZL 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 (MW12 LZL) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s an”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MW12 LZL Mileage History
- 19/10/2022108,950 mi
- 18/10/2023118,257 mi+9,307 mi
- 25/10/2023118,513 mi+256 mi
- 24/10/2024133,477 mi+14,964 mi
- 24/10/2024133,477 mi
Average of roughly 12,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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