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DY12 FLJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,919 mi
Last recorded143,919 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 143,919 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 125,597 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSCURE

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 113,974 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

MIDDLE EXHAUST HEAT SHIED INSCURE

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,168 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 102,168 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,494 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 88,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,572 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshield loose

hole in exhaust but not effecting emissions

Fail 28 Nov 2018 79,572 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshield loose

hole in exhaust but not effecting emissions

Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,816 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,544 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs pitted

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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DY12 FLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DY12 FLJ, 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 DY12 FLJ registered?

DY12 FLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is DY12 FLJ safe to buy?

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