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D5 LFY

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,876 mi
Last recorded91,876 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 LFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 91,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPLIT AND DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,139 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,525 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 72,580 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 65,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 47,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,524 miles

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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D5 LFY is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D5 LFY, 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 D5 LFY registered?

D5 LFY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is D5 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 LFY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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