CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV62 FHW

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,189 mi
Last recorded127,189 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 FHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 127,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 127,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 119,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,987 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Heatshield loose

Chip in windscreen

Horn quiet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2024 109,987 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Heatshield loose

Chip in windscreen

Horn quiet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,694 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 98,694 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,535 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 92,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,449 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,588 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 77,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 53,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 39,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 26,820 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 26,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 29 Jan 2016 21,431 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV62 FHW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV62 FHW, 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

How do I check the history of DV62 FHW?

You can check the full history of DV62 FHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV62 FHW registered?

DV62 FHW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DV62 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 FHW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV62 FHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV62 FHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.