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DK12 TYT

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,871 mi
Last recorded189,871 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 TYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 189,871 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 189,455 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough Steering rack dry and failing (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 164,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 150,346 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 135,154 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 135,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 120,027 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2020 120,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 107,395 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,137 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,025 miles

front discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,984 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TYT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

DK12 TYT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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