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DA12 NPV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,649 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 105,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 92,432 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre cracking and perishing on sidewall and in the tread area as well as worn close to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 83,434 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 83,433 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,635 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 75,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,828 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,018 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,940 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 38,699 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,193 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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DA12 NPV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA12 NPV, 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 DA12 NPV registered?

DA12 NPV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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