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DG12 DEU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,932 mi
Last recorded25,932 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 25,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. higher than average recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 19,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 19,457 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 18,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,504 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,729 miles

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 13 Mar 2021 16,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 12 Mar 2020 16,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 14,110 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 14,106 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 12,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 10,302 miles

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 10,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre, outer edge 3mm. Slightly perished/cracked.

Offside Front Tyre, outer edge 3mm.

Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, outer edge 3mm.

Undertrays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,492 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG12 DEU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG12 DEU, 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 DG12 DEU registered?

DG12 DEU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is DG12 DEU safe to buy?

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