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DG12 VZT

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,335 mi
Last recorded42,335 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 42,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 38,515 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 34,910 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 31,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 28,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,246 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 25,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 22,604 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 19,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 15,730 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,115 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 VZT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

DG12 VZT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is DG12 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 VZT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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