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DG12 UET

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,036 mi
Last recorded87,036 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 UET
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Due to under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,125 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, sized 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,744 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf osr 3mm sized 215 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 70,744 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf osr 3mm sized 215 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,231 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 61,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,099 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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DG12 UET is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG12 UET, 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 UET registered?

DG12 UET is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is DG12 UET safe to buy?

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