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DU12 GZB

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,679 mi
Last recorded69,679 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 GZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 69,679 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 60,183 miles

front wipers poor

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 5 May 2018 60,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral link arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

front wipers poor

Pass 5 May 2017 51,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 44,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,865 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 GZB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

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

Is DU12 GZB safe to buy?

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