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DG12 MLJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,755 mi
Last recorded53,755 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 53,755 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn and perished

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 50,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 47,805 miles

ns headlight condensated

Fail 28 Mar 2023 47,805 miles

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

ns headlight condensated

Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,174 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,756 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 36,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside fitted to outside (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,237 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,941 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 29,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey 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 MLJ, 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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What year was DG12 MLJ registered?

DG12 MLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is DG12 MLJ safe to buy?

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