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DK12 UMV

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,259 mi
Last recorded135,259 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 135,259 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 119,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 101,170 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 101,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield slightly insecure

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear Brakes have a slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower Suspension Arms rear Bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Trailing Arm Bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,797 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield near fuel tank slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 79,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner cv boot perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2020 70,448 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 Front Inner cv boot perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner cv boot perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,693 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 67,692 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre valve rubber split

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,330 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 62,330 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,060 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 56,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,056 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 UMV is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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