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A6 DYL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,856 mi
Last recorded187,856 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 187,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 182,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 179,295 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 176,130 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 176,125 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 169,940 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 162,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,925 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 108,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,937 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 55,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 49,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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A6 DYL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 DYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 DYL registered?

A6 DYL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is A6 DYL safe to buy?

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