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DV12 XTT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,525 mi
Last recorded105,525 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 XTT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 105,525 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 105,525 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 98,125 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 98,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 93,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 93,973 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer has large hole (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes split and detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides, very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 86,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides, very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 77,675 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 77,675 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,121 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 65,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,582 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 59,261 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,715 miles

front brake discs getting worn

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,876 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,680 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 XTT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

DV12 XTT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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