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DV62 SXJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,805 mi
Last recorded181,805 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 SXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 181,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 164,370 miles

Nearside Front rim damaged slightly on inner

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension front mount bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 147,708 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s inner boots very poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre bald on the inner edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 131,527 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front inner cv boots in very poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,905 miles

Both inner c.v. boots perished

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,001 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 70,927 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,047 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front screen wiper clearance poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 38,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 22,008 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 SXJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV62 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

DV62 SXJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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