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DU12 AVW

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,048 mi
Last recorded66,048 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 AVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 66,048 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 57,648 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 47,793 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 47,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 37,895 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 37,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 32,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 28,832 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 25,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 21,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,944 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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DU12 AVW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 DU12 AVW, 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 DU12 AVW registered?

DU12 AVW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is DU12 AVW safe to buy?

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