2012 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · YP12 KCA
2012 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 May 2012. Recorded mileage 170,833 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP12 KCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 170,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP12 KCA 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 (YP12 KCA) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
YP12 KCA Mileage History
- 21/09/2023137,307 mi
- 28/09/2023137,408 mi+101 mi
- 02/04/2025156,173 mi+18,765 mi
- 04/04/2025156,225 mi+52 mi
- 30/03/2026170,833 mi+14,608 mi
Average of roughly 13,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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