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DV12 KYZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,200 mi
Last recorded29,200 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 29,200 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 29,200 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 27,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 24,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 24,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 21,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 19,467 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 16,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 15,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 11,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 10,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 9,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 8,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 6,822 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 KYZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

DV12 KYZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is DV12 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 KYZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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