2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YP12 XOL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of clean testing results. The most recent inspection on 14 November 2025 at 75,614 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a successful retest in 2024 where the vehicle passed immediately after an initial failure, suggesting that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying identified faults to maintain a valid certificate. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 16,776 miles between the October 2023 test at 52,201 miles and the October 2024 test at 68,977 miles, which represents a period of higher relative use. While the low overall mileage generally reduces wear on drivetrain and engine components, it can also lead to age-related degradation of rubber components and seals that dry out regardless of distance travelled. Given the clean records in the last three tests, a buyer should focus on components susceptible to low-mileage age effects. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and check the coil springs for corrosion or fractures, as these often perish on cars that sit stationary. While the brakes have not been flagged for binding or excessive wear, they should be checked for pitting or corrosion on the discs. A physical inspection of the structural integrity around the sills and wheel arches remains essential to ensure that surface rust has not compromised the chassis despite the lack of recorded advisories.