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DK12 UPZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,512 mi
Last recorded132,512 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,123 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 41,123 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,924 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

oil leak (transmission)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,368 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 UPZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK12 UPZ registered?

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

Is DK12 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 UPZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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