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DV12 VZX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,241 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak below min ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s fronts 4/5 m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rears both cracking 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,826 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 53,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 46,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 Apr 2022 46,180 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 35,464 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 26,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 21,401 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,150 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 11,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 10,470 miles

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 VZX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VZX, 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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DV12 VZX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is DV12 VZX safe to buy?

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