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DE62 OSW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,471 mi
Last recorded100,471 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 OSW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,471 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 94,665 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 89,515 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 89,515 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 79,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,558 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 72,556 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,917 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,109 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 55,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,421 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 OSW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

DE62 OSW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DE62 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 OSW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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