2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · YX12 TPO
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 150,291 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX12 TPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 150,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX12 TPO 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 (YX12 TPO) between April 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YX12 TPO Mileage History
- 14/04/2023123,456 mi
- 12/04/2024136,308 mi+12,852 mi
- 12/04/2024136,308 mi
- 15/04/2025150,254 mi+13,946 mi
- 23/01/2026150,291 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 9,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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