2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SO12 HHU
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 130,824 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 HHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 130,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 HHU 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 (SO12 HHU) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
SO12 HHU Mileage History
- 08/08/202299,387 mi
- 31/07/2023107,223 mi+7,836 mi
- 31/07/2024113,901 mi+6,678 mi
- 25/08/2025121,658 mi+7,757 mi
- 24/08/2026130,824 mi+9,166 mi
Average of roughly 7,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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