2012 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · YJ12 WLA
2012 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 78,860 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ12 WLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2025
- 78,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ12 WLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (YJ12 WLA) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb colouring faded (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb colouring faded (4.4.3 (a))”.
YJ12 WLA Mileage History
- 05/01/202354,000 mi
- 04/01/202462,110 mi+8,110 mi
- 02/01/202570,665 mi+8,555 mi
- 02/01/202570,665 mi
- 31/12/202578,860 mi+8,195 mi
Average of roughly 8,324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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