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DU12 FKP

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,432 mi
Last recorded134,432 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 134,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 121,810 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 121,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer hole in the top (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,493 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 104,481 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 89,757 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 72,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,662 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,797 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,358 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 25,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,671 miles

boot full unable to inspect spare

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,247 miles

engine under tray fitted

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 FKP is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKP, 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 FKP registered?

DU12 FKP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is DU12 FKP safe to buy?

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