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DV62 WKU

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,059 mi
Last recorded49,059 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 WKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 49,059 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 46,103 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2024 46,103 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 41,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 36,462 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 36,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 31,385 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 28,237 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 25,708 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 21,906 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to approx' 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 21,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to approx' 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 16,802 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 12,945 miles

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

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

trays & covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 12,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 7,596 miles

child seat fitted / trays & covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 7,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted / trays & covers fitted

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 WKU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol 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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

DV62 WKU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is DV62 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 WKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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