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DV12 VSC

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,980 mi
Last recorded22,980 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 22,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 20,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 18,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 17,275 miles

Both front tyres have small cracks in outer edges of tread.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 15,068 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 15,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 13,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 11,737 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in outer walls.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,675 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 7,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 6,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 4,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 3,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 2,940 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 VSC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

DV12 VSC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is DV12 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 VSC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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