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DE12 FHL

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,209 mi
Last recorded51,209 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 51,209 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot seeping grease

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot seeping grease

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 48,612 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion underneath

heat shield loose at centre pipe an near fuel tank

Fail 23 Apr 2024 45,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion underneath

heat shield loose at centre pipe an near fuel tank

Pass 9 May 2023 42,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,330 miles

Both outer CV boots leaking grease

Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,353 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 35,353 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 32,738 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,570 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 29,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 21,878 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 15,975 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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DE12 FHL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE12 FHL, 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 DE12 FHL registered?

DE12 FHL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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