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DK12 VEV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,226 mi
Last recorded87,226 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 87,226 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 87,226 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 80,247 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 80,247 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 47,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 33,532 miles

rear tyres worn and o/s bad cracks in sidewall

Pass 13 May 2017 28,128 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 28,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 21,873 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,880 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 VEV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

DK12 VEV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DK12 VEV safe to buy?

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