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DG12 UEW

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 UEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 93,851 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure - Near fuel tank

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 93,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure - Near fuel tank

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertray and floor shields fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 42,743 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 42,743 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,946 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,326 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 22,115 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 18,294 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 18,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,897 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,974 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 UEW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

DG12 UEW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is DG12 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 UEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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