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DU12 UGS

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,950 mi
Last recorded125,950 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UGS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 125,950 miles

condensation inside both front headlamp units

Fail 21 Feb 2026 125,950 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

condensation inside both front headlamp units

Pass 5 Feb 2025 118,658 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in front window screen

condensation in both front headlights

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,570 miles

rear brake imbalance n/s lower

Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,022 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 106,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,903 miles

n/s headlight condensated

Fail 28 Feb 2022 97,903 miles

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

n/s headlight condensated

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,338 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 71,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,099 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 61,099 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2.mm tread

Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,333 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 UGS is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

DU12 UGS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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