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DU12 XOY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 XOY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 93,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,927 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,342 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,582 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 61,386 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 61,386 miles

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

Coolant very low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 57,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 49,985 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 49,985 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 43,395 miles

rear brake pads appear low but are not fully vis through the road wheels.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,308 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 XOY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XOY, 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 XOY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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