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DV12 ULT

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,717 mi
Last recorded109,717 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ULT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 109,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 97,097 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 97,097 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 87,207 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 80,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 74,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 73,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack/perish

Steering wheel in a poor condition but doesn't hamper proper control (outer skin of steering wheel peeling away due to broken stitching).

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,805 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Fail 20 Apr 2017 39,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,017 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,864 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 ULT is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

DV12 ULT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DV12 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 ULT 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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