2012 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · OL62 LOU
2012 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 159,657 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OL62 LOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 159,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OL62 LOU 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 (OL62 LOU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OL62 LOU Mileage History
- 09/09/2022142,717 mi
- 11/09/2023150,315 mi+7,598 mi
- 11/09/2023150,357 mi+42 mi
- 25/09/2024155,009 mi+4,652 mi
- 17/09/2025159,657 mi+4,648 mi
Average of roughly 5,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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