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DE12 HWW

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

303,840 mi
Last recorded303,840 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 303,840 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 176,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 167,289 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 167,243 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2023 160,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 154,494 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 149,125 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))

Fail 28 May 2021 149,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 30 May 2020 144,730 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 137,460 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 137,455 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 124,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 112,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 103,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2015 94,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HWW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue 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 DE12 HWW, 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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DE12 HWW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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