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DV12 KOE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,508 mi
Last recorded131,508 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 131,508 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 115,111 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 108,544 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,523 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,284 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 67,494 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 60,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,581 miles

N/side rear tyre on 2mm depth.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,778 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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DV12 KOE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DV12 KOE, 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 DV12 KOE registered?

DV12 KOE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DV12 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 KOE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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