2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · YH12 BLF
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 163,770 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH12 BLF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 163,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH12 BLF 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 (YH12 BLF) between February 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 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: Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YH12 BLF Mileage History
- 26/02/201571,643 mi
- 19/01/201692,926 mi+21,283 mi
- 19/01/201692,926 mi
- 09/01/201799,233 mi+6,307 mi
- 06/12/2017105,305 mi+6,072 mi
- 19/11/2018110,579 mi+5,274 mi
- 19/11/2019117,791 mi+7,212 mi
- 17/11/2020125,318 mi+7,527 mi
- 17/11/2020125,318 mi
- 08/11/2021134,013 mi+8,695 mi
- 08/11/2021134,013 mi
- 18/11/2022144,231 mi+10,218 mi
- 18/11/2022144,231 mi
- 21/11/2023148,038 mi+3,807 mi
- 22/11/2023148,057 mi+19 mi
- 20/11/2024154,990 mi+6,933 mi
- 20/11/2024154,990 mi
- 18/11/2025163,770 mi+8,780 mi
Average of roughly 8,588 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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