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DK12 UFU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,039 mi
Last recorded114,039 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 114,039 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear ()

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

osr bumper damaged and protruding

osr coil spring corroded

rear registration plate degraded

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 May 2023 114,038 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear ()

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

nsf shock absorber leaking

osr bumper damaged and protruding

osr coil spring corroded

rear registration plate degraded

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Apr 2022 108,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery light comes on after engine running for a short time

Fail 26 Apr 2022 108,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensated heavily and filled with water (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb appears to be fitted incorrectly causing no clear beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery light comes on after engine running for a short time

coolant level low

Pass 5 May 2021 101,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front fog light lens damaged/not working

stonechip in front windscreen

Fail 5 May 2021 101,057 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front fog light lens damaged/not working

stonechip in front windscreen

Pass 6 May 2020 94,963 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2020 94,963 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,795 miles

O/S/F fog lamp glass broken but still works

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,792 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O/S/F fog lamp glass broken but still works

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,210 miles

Advise chips in screen

Advise front discs lipped on inner edge

Advise front tyres cutting out on inner edges and rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,210 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise chips in screen

Advise front discs lipped on inner edge

Advise front tyres cutting out on inner edges and rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,249 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover and under tray fitted

front discs lipped

front number plate damaged

front wipers slightly smear screen

Fail 29 Mar 2016 49,249 miles

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

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

both front tyres on the legal limit (1.6mm)

child seat fitted

engine cover and under tray fitted

front discs lipped

front number plate damaged

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn to 2mm, slightly distorted and nail in edge of tread

osr tyre worn to 3mm

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 UFU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UFU, 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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DK12 UFU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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