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DU12 GXT

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 GXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 129,189 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 119,993 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body & suspension corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,383 miles

Both headlight units have water in them slightly effecting light output.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s front worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing damaged but has no sharp edges.

Fail 23 Nov 2023 116,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both headlight units have water in them slightly effecting light output.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s front worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing damaged but has no sharp edges.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 112,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing & bumper damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has been fouling on part of inner arch lining but was not fouling during time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrub marks on outside of Tyre where contact with arch liner has been made. Tyre is also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Deterioration on the glass where water has seated behind an anti-glare sticker ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 112,039 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Light unit is insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing & bumper damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has been fouling on part of inner arch lining but was not fouling during time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrub marks on outside of Tyre where contact with arch liner has been made. Tyre is also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Deterioration on the glass where water has seated behind an anti-glare sticker ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,941 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and damage in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 107,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and damage in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,900 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi detereated

Fail 19 Nov 2020 103,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & Flexi detereated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,041 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,527 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 95,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,843 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 72,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,101 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)

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 GXT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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