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DR12 RGH

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,874 mi
Last recorded82,874 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR12 RGH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 82,874 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 71,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 61,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower suspension components have some corrosion,advise

Fail 16 Mar 2024 61,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower suspension components have some corrosion,advise

Pass 11 Mar 2023 50,620 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,550 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 33,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 26,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,660 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,105 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,151 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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DR12 RGH is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 DR12 RGH, 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 DR12 RGH registered?

DR12 RGH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is DR12 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR12 RGH 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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