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DE54 LKE

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,815 mi
Last recorded136,815 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 LKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 136,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 132,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 126,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot loose

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 116,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,355 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,512 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 54,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' ON LIMIT (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 48,046 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 39,628 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 30,252 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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DE54 LKE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 DE54 LKE, 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 DE54 LKE registered?

DE54 LKE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is DE54 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 LKE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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