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DE62 FSN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,931 mi
Last recorded27,931 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 FSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 27,931 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 27,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 13,375 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 13,208 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 13,207 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 13,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 12,616 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 12,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 11,371 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 10,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 9,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 8,368 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 6,677 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 FSN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc 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 DE62 FSN, 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 DE62 FSN registered?

DE62 FSN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is DE62 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 FSN 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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