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DK12 TVE

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,795 mi
Last recorded112,795 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 TVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 112,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 102,575 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,973 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 92,973 miles

Road wheel fixing missing nsf,osf &osr (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,822 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on 2mm

Offside Rear indicator light discoloured

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,858 miles

slight smearing front wiper blades

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,864 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,086 miles

no screen washers could be frozen.

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 TVE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 DK12 TVE, 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 DK12 TVE registered?

DK12 TVE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DK12 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 TVE 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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