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DE62 TYA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,512 mi
Last recorded134,512 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 TYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 134,512 miles

Coolant none showing in header tank

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch missing

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 128,210 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 128,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 121,820 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 121,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,514 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,727 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on its edges

Offside Front tyre worn on its edges

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 104,701 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on its edges

Offside Front tyre worn on its edges

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,741 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 TYA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 TYA, 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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DE62 TYA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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