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DU12 HFT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,255 mi
Last recorded147,255 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 HFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 147,255 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 141,731 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 132,286 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 132,284 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023
Pass 18 Feb 2022
Pass 13 Feb 2021 76,795 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 67,473 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 56,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,097 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,018 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,528 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,159 miles

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

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

Offside 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 HFT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

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

Is DU12 HFT safe to buy?

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