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DG62 OWC

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,873 mi
Last recorded45,873 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 OWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,873 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 43,053 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,872 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 38,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 33,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Oct 2019 29,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near/side and off/side rear also child locks on both rear doors ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 29,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near/side and off/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near/side and off/side rear also child locks on both rear doors ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 23,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 18,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 13,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,990 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 OWC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

DG62 OWC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DG62 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 OWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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