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DK12 UPW

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,706 mi
Last recorded102,706 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 102,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,768 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 90,425 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,284 miles

Both front wiper blades smeary in operation.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating low tyre pressures.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads perishing, low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,389 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,517 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 63,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,659 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 55,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,042 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,045 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 UPW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

DK12 UPW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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