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DU12 HFE

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,283 mi
Last recorded65,283 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,593 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 55,547 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,888 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,739 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 24,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 21,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 20,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,779 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 HFE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

DU12 HFE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is DU12 HFE safe to buy?

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