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DE12 LCX

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,538 mi
Last recorded81,538 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,538 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 81,538 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 75,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 52,531 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2020 49,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,160 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 41,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 30,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,884 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 22,771 miles

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

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 LCX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

DE12 LCX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is DE12 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 LCX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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