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2012 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · X16 GCH

X16 GCH

2012 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 76,190 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2012 · Export Allocation
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
76,190 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1997cc
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X16 GCH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
  • 76,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

X16 GCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:14
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (X16 GCH) between September 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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 (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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X16 GCH Mileage History

  1. 13/09/202367,664 mi
  2. 04/01/202467,700 mi+36 mi
  3. 28/01/202574,779 mi+7,079 mi
  4. 28/01/202574,779 mi
  5. 10/07/202676,190 mi+1,411 mi

Average of roughly 3,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2012 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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