2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · WP61 LAA
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 153,736 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WP61 LAA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 153,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WP61 LAA Mileage History
- 09/02/2015109,676 mi
- 16/02/2016118,035 mi+8,359 mi
- 10/02/2017123,424 mi+5,389 mi
- 10/02/2017123,424 mi
- 07/02/2018126,790 mi+3,366 mi
- 29/01/2019129,479 mi+2,689 mi
- 11/02/2020132,481 mi+3,002 mi
- 11/02/2020132,481 mi
- 04/02/2021134,056 mi+1,575 mi
- 05/02/2021134,056 mi
- 13/01/2022136,015 mi+1,959 mi
- 14/01/2022136,015 mi
- 19/01/2023137,534 mi+1,519 mi
- 09/01/2024139,696 mi+2,162 mi
- 16/02/2024139,718 mi+22 mi
- 20/02/2024139,781 mi+63 mi
- 12/02/2025146,214 mi+6,433 mi
- 20/02/2025146,310 mi+96 mi
- 17/02/2026153,736 mi+7,426 mi
Average of roughly 3,997 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
WP61 LAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (WP61 LAA) between February 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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