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DU12 YLR

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,259 mi
Last recorded79,259 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 YLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 79,259 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 17 Mar 2026 79,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge, getting close to cords.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to outer sills.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 73,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator white. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge, getting close to cords.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to outer sills.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,165 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes lightly perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 54,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 45,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,642 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm worn on outer edge and slight uneven tread wear

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legal

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 38,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wheels require tracking

nearside rear tyre on 3mm worn on outer edge and slight uneven tread wear

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legal

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,152 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,866 miles

front wiper blades smearing on screen

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 YLR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

DU12 YLR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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