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DT12 RJT

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,537 mi
Last recorded74,537 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT12 RJT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 73,843 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also as a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 69,485 miles

Battery light on

Pass 16 Dec 2023 64,059 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 59,018 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 52,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 47,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 44,293 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 44,293 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 38,187 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2019 38,187 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 31,251 miles

intermittent drivers door fault

Fail 4 Jan 2018 31,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

intermittent drivers door fault

Pass 17 Jan 2017 24,305 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,877 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,930 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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DT12 RJT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DT12 RJT, 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 DT12 RJT registered?

DT12 RJT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is DT12 RJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT12 RJT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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