2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · RJ12 WDC
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 143,600 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ12 WDC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 143,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ12 WDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (RJ12 WDC) between July 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Oil leaking all over floor (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ12 WDC Mileage History
- 20/07/201542,842 mi
- 20/07/201542,842 mi
- 13/07/201651,658 mi+8,816 mi
- 17/07/201757,781 mi+6,123 mi
- 20/07/201863,803 mi+6,022 mi
- 15/07/201970,167 mi+6,364 mi
- 15/07/201970,168 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/202075,674 mi+5,506 mi
- 23/07/202075,680 mi+6 mi
- 15/07/202183,827 mi+8,147 mi
- 05/07/202288,870 mi+5,043 mi
- 05/07/202288,873 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/202289,042 mi+169 mi
- 09/08/202289,042 mi
- 15/08/2023102,529 mi+13,487 mi
- 15/08/2023102,529 mi
- 18/07/2024111,777 mi+9,248 mi
- 18/07/2024111,777 mi
- 12/08/2025127,464 mi+15,687 mi
- 13/08/2025127,465 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2026143,600 mi+16,135 mi
Average of roughly 9,107 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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