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DE62 DXH

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,548 mi
Last recorded89,548 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 DXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 89,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to age crack within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to age crack within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 75,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to age crack within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to age crack within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,563 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 69,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,587 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 63,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,782 miles

All tyres starting to age crack in tread

Fail 15 Jul 2021 55,781 miles

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

All tyres starting to age crack in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,635 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 12,775 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 1,982 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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DE62 DXH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

DE62 DXH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is DE62 DXH safe to buy?

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