2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · YG12 CVV
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 162,721 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG12 CVV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 162,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG12 CVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (YG12 CVV) between February 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
YG12 CVV Mileage History
- 24/02/201557,438 mi
- 20/07/201565,296 mi+7,858 mi
- 21/07/201681,412 mi+16,116 mi
- 28/06/201793,848 mi+12,436 mi
- 12/12/2017100,069 mi+6,221 mi
- 12/12/2017100,069 mi
- 11/12/2018108,398 mi+8,329 mi
- 31/12/2019117,065 mi+8,667 mi
- 31/12/2020123,362 mi+6,297 mi
- 06/01/2021123,366 mi+4 mi
- 14/02/2022133,493 mi+10,127 mi
- 17/02/2022133,495 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/2023142,554 mi+9,059 mi
- 22/03/2024149,941 mi+7,387 mi
- 22/03/2024149,941 mi
- 18/03/2025155,908 mi+5,967 mi
- 25/03/2025155,908 mi
- 31/03/2026162,721 mi+6,813 mi
Average of roughly 9,488 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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