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DL12 XTB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,510 mi
Last recorded71,510 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 XTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 71,510 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 71,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 70,069 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 67,542 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,237 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,540 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,757 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven advise replacement

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 63,477 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

centre exhaust heat shield detached

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,006 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,986 miles

advise exhaust bracket corroded at the front down pipe

advise exhaust centre is corroded plus bracket is deteriorating

advise front brake discs are lightly worn with a lip

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,116 miles

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,218 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 XTB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XTB, 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 DL12 XTB registered?

DL12 XTB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DL12 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 XTB 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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