CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE62 FSU

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,346 mi
Last recorded72,346 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 FSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,346 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 71,661 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes perished

Pass 17 Oct 2023 70,010 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 68,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,265 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,731 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,320 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,665 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 40,663 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coolant level low

Pass 21 Nov 2016 27,976 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 15,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,124 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE62 FSU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DE62 FSU, 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

How do I check the history of DE62 FSU?

You can check the full history of DE62 FSU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE62 FSU registered?

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

Is DE62 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 FSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE62 FSU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE62 FSU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.