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DK62 YKS

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,483 mi
Last recorded118,483 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 YKS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,184 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 105,182 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 100,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 96,343 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust System Rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 92,151 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 92,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 80,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,089 miles

Offside Front small cut in side wall

Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,089 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front small cut in side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,374 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 47,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,338 miles

Both front tyres 2mm of tread on inner edges (205/55/16)

Both front tyres cracked on tread

Both rear trailing arm bushes peeling slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YKS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

DK62 YKS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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