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DL12 VDY

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 VDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 85,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 80,485 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,102 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,508 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,906 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,384 miles

front discs pitted on inner face

Fail 19 Aug 2020 44,383 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front discs pitted on inner face

Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,570 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 31,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 15,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 6,457 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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DL12 VDY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DL12 VDY, 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 DL12 VDY registered?

DL12 VDY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is DL12 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 VDY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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