2012 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci 1.6L Diesel · TUI 6051

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness test. The most recent examination on 10 April 2026 at 107,736 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded, an administrative anomaly that leaves the car legally unroadworthy until a valid pass is issued. Prior to this, the maintenance trend appeared stable, with four consecutive passes between 2021 and 2024 showing no advisories or defects logged by testers. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,695 miles per year. The record shows steady annual use: 80,243 miles in August 2021, rising to 86,003 by September 2022, 93,048 by October 2023, and 99,095 by October 2024. The gap between the October 2024 pass and the April 2026 failure covers only 8,641 miles, confirming light recent use. The DVSA data itself is sparse and clean, with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across any entry. A buyer must still commission an independent physical inspection before purchase. The April 2026 failure carries no listed defect, so the cause remains unknown; it may involve documentation error, a withdrawn test, or an unrecorded fault. Given the car's age and 107,736 miles, previous owners likely performed only minimal statutory testing rather than proactive upkeep, since no advisories were ever raised even on consumables like tyres or wiper blades. Focus the in-person check on structural integrity, coil springs, and binding calipers, as these commonly degrade on a 2012 Focus without surfacing in a clean MOT history. Verify the reason for the 2026 failure with DVSA before any transaction, and confirm brake and suspension condition through a road test.