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DE62 TYG

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,674 mi
Last recorded61,674 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 TYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 61,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 58,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 58,845 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 55,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits due to leaking silencer (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 53,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,163 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 50,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished cord expossed under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 44,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 41,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,459 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front electric window don't operate

Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,054 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 TYG is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

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

Is DE62 TYG safe to buy?

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