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DE12 HFW

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 99,071 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 99,071 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 94,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 94,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,606 miles

bonnet release handle faulty

Fail 20 Sep 2023 88,606 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod broke (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle faulty

Fail 15 Sep 2023 88,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured roll bar mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

bonnet release faulty

Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,209 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 82,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling about

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,398 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 78,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible inside cracks on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible inside cracks on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,395 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,258 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 69,258 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,250 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,233 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,555 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,356 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,093 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 HFW is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

DE12 HFW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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