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AD12 DKO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,281 mi
Last recorded55,281 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 55,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 54,133 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 52,852 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,124 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 49,026 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 43,367 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 43,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,619 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 11,502 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

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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AD12 DKO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 AD12 DKO, 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.

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What year was AD12 DKO registered?

AD12 DKO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is AD12 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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