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DV62 WVU

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,216 mi
Last recorded98,216 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 WVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 98,216 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 98,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Metal object ()

Pass 19 May 2025 94,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,977 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,918 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 77,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 72,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,218 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm with cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm with cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm with cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm with cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 55,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,025 miles

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 23,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WVU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV62 WVU registered?

DV62 WVU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for DV62 WVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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