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DU12 HDD

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,742 mi
Last recorded40,742 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 HDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 40,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 40,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 38,285 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 35,794 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 31,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 28,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,938 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,719 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 HDD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

DU12 HDD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is DU12 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 HDD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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