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DU62 PPF

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,121 mi
Last recorded63,121 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 PPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 63,121 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 60,969 miles

Central Front exhaust shield insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 54,489 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 54,489 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2023 47,492 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 38,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 28,808 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 28,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 20,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 16,810 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,478 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,974 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 9,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 7,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU62 PPF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU62 PPF, 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 DU62 PPF registered?

DU62 PPF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DU62 PPF safe to buy?

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