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DE62 TYF

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,494 mi
Last recorded109,494 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 TYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 90,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 82,779 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 82,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,126 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 76,126 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,243 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,214 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly on outer wall

Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,368 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining in center (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,215 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 TYF is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

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

Is DE62 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 TYF 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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