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DV12 MUA

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

286,296 mi
Last recorded286,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 MUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 286,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 265,950 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 242,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on o/s/f wishbone splitting/mist of oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 242,455 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 216,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 185,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 151,842 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,381 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DV12 MUA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA registered?

DV12 MUA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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