Ford Focus Edge Tdci 115 (2012)
2012 Ford Focus Edge Tdci 115
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2012 Ford Focus Edge Tdci 115. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 Focus EDGE TDCI 115 is a struggling performer: only 41.8% pass on first attempt versus the UK average of 80%, meaning you're looking at a car that routinely needs repairs before it's roadworthy. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so the failures tend to be fixable rather than fundamentally unsafe.
With a median mileage of 118,881 miles at around 12 years old, these cars are running hard and showing it—the low first-time pass rate reflects genuine wear rather than freakish bad luck. Before buying, budget for pre-purchase inspection and expect maintenance costs, as the 0.35 average failures per vehicle suggests recurring issues across the fleet.
What to check before buying a 2012 Ford Focus Edge Tdci 115
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Ford Focus Edge Tdci 115 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Ford Focus Edge Tdci 115 vehicles fall between 98,038 and 138,885 miles.
2012 Ford Focus Edge Tdci 115 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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