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DE12 UVU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,339 mi
Last recorded84,339 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 84,339 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 84,285 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,162 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Metal part of brake flexi hose that goes in to the calliper is bent, not kinked. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,899 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 65,899 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,488 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 59,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,929 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,174 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,399 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 UVU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

DE12 UVU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DE12 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 UVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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