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DN12 UPO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,803 mi
Last recorded104,803 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 UPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 104,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near worn on inner edge and wall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,180 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 93,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 70,658 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 70,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,071 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,376 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,222 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,148 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 42,148 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 31,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 22,179 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 UPO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

DN12 UPO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is DN12 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 UPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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