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DN62 TZD

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,211 mi
Last recorded121,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 TZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 121,211 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2026 121,211 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,847 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 94,147 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 86,600 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 86,599 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 79,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

oil change due on dash

Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,362 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

different size tyres fitted fronts 205/50/17 rears 215/50/17

oil change due on dash

Pass 31 May 2019 62,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear tyre sizes odd

Pass 31 May 2018 55,019 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 53,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 32,107 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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DN62 TZD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DN62 TZD, 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 DN62 TZD registered?

DN62 TZD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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