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DG62 GLJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,832 mi
Last recorded67,832 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 67,832 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Oct 2025 67,832 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,903 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 55,406 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 55,009 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,787 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 51,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 48,631 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,624 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,797 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,815 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,755 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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DG62 GLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG62 GLJ, 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 DG62 GLJ registered?

DG62 GLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DG62 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 GLJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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