2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · RF12 VBG
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 109,961 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF12 VBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2025
- 109,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF12 VBG 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 (RF12 VBG) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
RF12 VBG Mileage History
- 10/03/202388,983 mi
- 23/03/202388,983 mi
- 01/03/2024100,851 mi+11,868 mi
- 11/03/2025109,736 mi+8,885 mi
- 22/03/2025109,961 mi+225 mi
Average of roughly 10,314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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