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DV12 NEO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,568 mi
Last recorded51,568 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 51,568 miles

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

Nearside Front water in headbeam

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

Offside Front water headbeam

Pass 20 Mar 2025 44,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in centre of tread ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 36,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,058 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 32,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,519 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,345 miles

Both rear tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,570 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 16 Mar 2017 19,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,280 miles

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 NEO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV12 NEO registered?

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

Is DV12 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 NEO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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