2012 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · WA12 AET
2012 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 174,940 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA12 AET Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 174,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA12 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (WA12 AET) between April 2025 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WA12 AET Mileage History
- 10/04/2025174,868 mi
- 22/07/2025174,940 mi+72 mi
- 23/07/2025174,940 mi
Average of roughly 253 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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