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DU12 NPK

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,765 mi
Last recorded113,765 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 NPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 113,765 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 103,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,007 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,882 miles

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

both front tyres on wear bars

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,882 miles

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

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

both front tyres on wear bars

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,372 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 57,452 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,946 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,817 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 NPK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU12 NPK registered?

DU12 NPK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DU12 NPK safe to buy?

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