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DU12 YLS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,966 mi
Last recorded114,966 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 YLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 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))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 100,593 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 100,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorb-er weak

Offside Rear Shock absorb-er weak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 83,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorb-er weak

Offside Rear shock absorb-er weak

Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorb-er weak

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

Offside Rear shock absorb-er weak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread, nail in shoulder, poss not repairable. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,931 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 YLS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

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

Is DU12 YLS safe to buy?

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