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DK12 VAU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,506 mi
Last recorded133,506 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 133,506 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,203 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 105,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 78,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 47,668 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyre treads low (4.1.E.1)

front wipers leaving slight smear on screen

hand brake efficiency just met limits

Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,768 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 VAU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

DK12 VAU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is DK12 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 VAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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