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DS62 OSU

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,153 mi
Last recorded121,153 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 OSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 121,153 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air frasher (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 109,107 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 109,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 97,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,084 miles

number plate light output reduced

Fail 14 Oct 2022 87,082 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective excessively tinted painted (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective excessively tinted painted (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog light lens painted (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced brake lights lens painted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

number plate light output reduced

Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,136 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 77,136 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,448 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 65,662 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 65,662 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,652 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,830 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,169 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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DS62 OSU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol 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 DS62 OSU, 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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DS62 OSU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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