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DU12 HHD

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 85,690 miles

Engine mount deteriorated

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 83,091 miles

Engine mounting deteriorated

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated / insecure

Front brake discs worn inner face

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged / insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,589 miles

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reg plate deteriorated

Water in headlamp lens

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,463 miles

Both rear tyres badly cut on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach ply / cords

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

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

Offside front brake disc badly worn inner face

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,458 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,255 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 56,406 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HHD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HHD, 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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DU12 HHD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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