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DU12 NNL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,843 mi
Last recorded108,843 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 NNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 108,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 105,977 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 100,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,367 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,090 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,981 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at union by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2020 80,966 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 71,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 71,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp condensed affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,952 miles

engine under tray fitted

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 NNL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 NNL, 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 NNL registered?

DU12 NNL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DU12 NNL safe to buy?

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