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DK12 USF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 USF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield unsecure

Fail 9 Jan 2026 100,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield unsecure

Pass 8 Feb 2025 94,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2025 94,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached linkage pin has snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2024 90,868 miles

Central exhaust heat shield damaged/loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level low/engine tappetts/lifters noisy

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,497 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 84,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Feb 2022 79,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,291 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 72,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 64,162 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,208 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 23,042 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,081 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 USF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 USF, 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 USF registered?

DK12 USF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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