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DN12 FNV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,234 mi
Last recorded107,234 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 107,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 107,234 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour is white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,066 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 95,659 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 90,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 79,890 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 79,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 77,549 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,305 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 72,164 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,535 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 65,535 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,265 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 53,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,354 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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DN12 FNV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN12 FNV, 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 DN12 FNV registered?

DN12 FNV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DN12 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 FNV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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