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DK12 UUD

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,410 mi
Last recorded149,410 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 149,410 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 149,410 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s - ( faded/discolored ) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 146,490 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 146,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 143,216 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 143,216 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 135,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 135,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,157 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 116,157 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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,051 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,471 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 59,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 31,108 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 31,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UUD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

DK12 UUD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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