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DE62 TYB

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,761 mi
Last recorded103,761 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 TYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 103,761 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 103,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2024 97,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 96,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 89,248 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,745 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine oil filter at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanging bracket corroded between mid & rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,648 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 71,511 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 63,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TYB is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

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

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