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DU12 GXY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,966 mi
Last recorded92,966 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 GXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 92,966 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 92,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,863 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 77,636 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 71,856 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 71,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,540 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,986 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,486 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,183 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 40,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,711 miles

Nearside Front 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 GXY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXY, 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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What year was DU12 GXY registered?

DU12 GXY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DU12 GXY safe to buy?

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