2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · NJ62 VLU
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 101,698 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ62 VLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/01/2025
- 101,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ62 VLU 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 (NJ62 VLU) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Frayed (1.1.15 (a))”.
NJ62 VLU Mileage History
- 17/02/202281,235 mi
- 16/01/202387,981 mi+6,746 mi
- 15/01/202494,738 mi+6,757 mi
- 15/01/202494,738 mi
- 08/01/2025101,698 mi+6,960 mi
Average of roughly 7,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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