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DV12 KOJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,633 mi
Last recorded63,633 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 63,633 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2025 63,625 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 45,620 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 41,991 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 41,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 38,059 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Direction indicators slighty discloured

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint cover stating to split

Fail 15 Nov 2022 38,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,943 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Washer jet needs adjustment

Fail 13 Nov 2021 35,943 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Washer jet needs adjustment

Pass 14 Nov 2020 34,558 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,582 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 27,633 miles

Nearside Rear slight bulge in tyre walls

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,461 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and tray obscuring underside of components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 17,908 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,878 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 KOJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DV12 KOJ, 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 KOJ registered?

DV12 KOJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DV12 KOJ safe to buy?

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