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DK12 UVA

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,963 mi
Last recorded79,963 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 79,963 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf flexible hose has a cut but not leaking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,561 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield slightly loose but still secure

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,192 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner / tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,195 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 53,195 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror glass has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,032 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked and frame damaged (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,859 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 39,859 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,531 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,564 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 UVA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue 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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

DK12 UVA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DK12 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 UVA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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