2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SP12 DXR
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 192,572 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP12 DXR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2023
- 192,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
SP12 DXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (SP12 DXR) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermed pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose at ball joint bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SP12 DXR Mileage History
- 06/01/2022183,610 mi
- 06/01/2022183,610 mi
- 24/01/2023192,571 mi+8,961 mi
- 10/02/2023192,572 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,183 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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