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DU12 AXK

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,984 mi
Last recorded81,984 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 AXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 81,984 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust heat sheild loose not likely to fall off

Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,472 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,507 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 76,507 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge iner edge + (cracking in tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 61,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge iner edge + (cracking in tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,209 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 56,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,560 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 49,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,725 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges 215/55x16

n/s/f inner small c.v. boot clip loose

Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,604 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 40,604 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly deteriorated 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,987 miles

surface corrosion to inner front brake disc

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,874 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AXK is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU12 AXK, 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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DU12 AXK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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