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DU12 NGJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,891 mi
Last recorded115,891 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 NGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 115,891 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.1mm and worn on inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front fog lamps inop

Fail 9 May 2025 115,890 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (subframe corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.1mm and worn on inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front fog lamps inop

Fail 4 Apr 2025 115,882 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 111,997 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,307 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 107,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 107,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BOTH FRONTS LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,891 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 76,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,667 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 63,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,819 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 37,379 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Offside Rear 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 NGJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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