2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · NG12 LBL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its clean record over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted on 18 January 2023 at 137,641 miles returned no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met minimum standards at that time. Following a single failure in June 2019, the car has passed three consecutive tests without issue, suggesting that the previous owner addressed any initial concerns and maintained a consistent level of upkeep. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable period of high activity where over 21,000 miles were covered between July 2020 and August 2021, followed by a more relaxed pace of roughly 3,000 miles between 2021 and early 2023. Because the last MOT was recorded over three years ago, the vehicle is currently operating with an expired test certificate. This significant gap in testing means the current state of the safety components and structural integrity cannot be verified through the historical data alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade with age and sitting time rather than just mileage. Given the vehicle's age, checking for corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points is essential, as these models are prone to rust. You should also inspect the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check the brake calipers for binding or uneven wear. Since the car has not been tested since 2023, a thorough check of the tyres and fluid levels is necessary to ensure no new faults have developed during the period of lapsed certification.