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2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,195 mi
Last recorded80,195 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,195 miles

Nearside Front front bumer out of shape n s corner not likely to become detached or cause injury

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 80,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front front bumer out of shape n s corner not likely to become detached or cause injury

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

Fail 26 May 2026 80,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner insecure and rubbing tyre at direction. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant low

Front Bumper out of shape on ns corner, not likely to become detached or cause injury

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

Offside Front Arch liner insecure but not likely to become detached or contact any part of tyre.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 74,592 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 69,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 62,867 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 62,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 58,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise further inspection with engine under tray removed, would also advise not refitting under tray due to water absorbing under tray holding water against metal subframe causing further corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 53,773 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 51,659 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,107 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 40,106 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 35,007 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,383 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,093 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 NBD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc 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 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

DV12 NBD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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