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DK12 TUJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,640 mi
Last recorded177,640 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 TUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 177,640 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 174,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 169,250 miles

Central exhaust heat shields loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under side verging on too dirty to test

Fail 4 Apr 2024 169,250 miles

Central exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under side verging on too dirty to test

Pass 6 Apr 2023 162,088 miles

exhaust shield loose

Fail 6 Apr 2023 162,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust shield loose

Pass 7 Apr 2022 155,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 148,819 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 148,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 143,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 129,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 102,221 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 102,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,845 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,180 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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DK12 TUJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK12 TUJ, 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 DK12 TUJ registered?

DK12 TUJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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