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DV62 VDK

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,002 mi
Last recorded194,002 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 VDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 194,002 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 193,656 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust heat shields loose rear

Front COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 174,139 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 163,220 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 163,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 152,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 124,571 miles

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

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

Rear Cant fully test Belts as there is an obstruction

Fail 7 May 2019 124,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Cant fully test Belts as there is an obstruction

Pass 10 May 2018 113,487 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 113,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,525 miles

front inner brake pads look worn low

fuel filler neck area is damp

suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,212 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,608 miles

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

oil leak

sill covers under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2015 45,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

sill covers under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 VDK is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,600cc diesel 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 VDK, 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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DV62 VDK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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