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DV62 LFY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,525 mi
Last recorded97,525 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 LFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 97,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 92,003 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 91,987 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,820 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components / Minor stone chip on windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2022 82,816 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components / Minor stone chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,561 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front low+ perishing highly recommend change!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low+ perishing recommend change!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 75,561 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front low+ perishing highly recommend change!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low+ perishing recommend change!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,701 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,948 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 42,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall, not deep enough to show cords.

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall, not deep enough to show cords.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 42,495 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall, not deep enough to show cords.

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall, not deep enough to show cords.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 32,219 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 23,095 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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DV62 LFY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DV62 LFY, 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 DV62 LFY registered?

DV62 LFY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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