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DV62 TXT

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,810 mi
Last recorded135,810 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 TXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 135,810 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 124,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 113,543 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 113,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,216 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes splitting out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,650 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes splitting out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 96,279 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blowing past poss leak on exhaust (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern no hight or patt check done (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes splitting out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,209 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 87,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,615 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,186 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 74,186 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,880 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,897 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 TXT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

DV62 TXT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is DV62 TXT safe to buy?

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