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DK62 VRL

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,126 mi
Last recorded164,126 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 164,126 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 162,639 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 162,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 154,936 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 154,866 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 123,352 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 123,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,830 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,795 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear on the inside edge

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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DK62 VRL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DK62 VRL, 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 DK62 VRL registered?

DK62 VRL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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