2012 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec

Overview

• Make: Ford
• Model: Focus
• Trim: Zetec
• Version: 1.6 TDCi Zetec Manual FWD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr (113 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 142,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 113 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

At 142,000 miles, this 2012 Ford Focus Zetec has covered about 60,800 more miles than other 2012 Ford Focus cars. Its asking price of £1,995 is £169 above the AskCar estimate of £1,826. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 7,707 Ford Focus cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 12 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £500. The recorded MOT expired on 12 October 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Doncaster Motor Group, based in Doncaster. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £169 (9%) over the AskCar estimate of £1,826.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 7,707 priced Ford Focus adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2012 Ford Focus with the 1.6 diesel engine is typically advertised at £3,500: the median of the 139 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Ford Focus has been on sale for at least 12 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 21 October 2026 at £2,495. Its asking price is now £1,995, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 2 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 21 October 2026: £2,495
• 2 November 2026: £1,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 12 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 16 MOTs. The latest, on 12 October 2026, failed.

It failed on: nearside stop lamp(s) not working; rear direction indicator incorrect colour both sides; nearside front position lamp not working; and 1 more.

Advisories at the latest test: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; exhaust heatshield loose.

Mileage at that test: 142,121 miles, which matches the advertised 142,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 60,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Ford Focus on AskCar.

Similar cars

13 other 2012 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £999 to £4,595, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Ford Focus Zetec, 1.6 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 135,500 miles. Price: £2,795, £800 more than this car. Dealer: Calibre Car Sales in Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-focus-2012-6433f87638f3
• 2012 Ford Focus Zetec, 1.6 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 126,000 miles. Price: £1,995, the same price as this car. Dealer: Woodlands Motors in Leeds. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-focus-2012-f84938019d4e
• 2012 Ford Focus Zetec, 1.6 diesel hatchback, red. Mileage: 117,000 miles. Price: £1,690, £305 less than this car. Dealer: Werrington Motor Sales in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-focus-2012-8ed55cc44ef9