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DE62 DVK

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,418 mi
Last recorded83,418 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 DVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 83,418 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on edges

front + rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,413 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 83,413 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,300 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 75,650 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 71,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,512 miles

nsf tyre close to limit on edges 2155017

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,664 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 58,654 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 58,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,552 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 2 Dec 2016 38,867 miles

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

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

boot full

fuel warning light on

Fail 2 Dec 2016 38,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

boot full

fuel warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,683 miles

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

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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DE62 DVK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE62 DVK, 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 DE62 DVK registered?

DE62 DVK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is DE62 DVK safe to buy?

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