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DK62 VTW

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,077 mi
Last recorded137,077 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 VTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 137,077 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose but is present at time of test centre section

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp working but dim

Fail 22 May 2026 137,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong or defective bulb possibly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose but is present at time of test centre section

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge is on legal limit at time of test, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp working but dim

Pass 14 Jun 2025 129,144 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 122,375 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 122,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,354 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 116,353 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 107,956 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,126 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 100,126 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 95,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 83,488 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,366 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,696 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 62,297 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 40,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 20,170 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 17,772 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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DK62 VTW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VTW, 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 DK62 VTW registered?

DK62 VTW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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