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DK12 UDV

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 112,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 112,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 108,129 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 108,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged jammed inoperative (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror back cover missing sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,376 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 102,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,266 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb????? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cover damaged

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2018 70,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cover damaged

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,252 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,884 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 UDV is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UDV, 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 UDV registered?

DK12 UDV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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