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DE12 LBX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,582 mi
Last recorded90,582 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,038 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 81,038 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,688 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 76,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 73,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,244 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 67,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 63,275 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 63,275 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 55,681 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,726 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 38,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 LBX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LBX, 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 DE12 LBX registered?

DE12 LBX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DE12 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 LBX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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