2012 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · YY12 SYA
2012 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 195,272 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY12 SYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 195,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY12 SYA 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 (YY12 SYA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Brake locking device missing retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YY12 SYA Mileage History
- 26/07/2023155,853 mi
- 01/08/2024160,997 mi+5,144 mi
- 07/08/2025183,502 mi+22,505 mi
- 08/08/2025183,503 mi+1 mi
- 20/07/2026195,272 mi+11,769 mi
Average of roughly 13,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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