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DY12 HGP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,832 mi
Last recorded87,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 HGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 87,832 miles

exhaust shields loose

Fail 4 Jun 2026 87,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust shields loose

Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,199 miles

battery light on

Fail 28 Nov 2023 84,196 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

battery light on

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,656 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2021 71,660 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 58,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 44,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front brake discs slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre perished outer edge

Fail 15 May 2018 44,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front brake discs slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre perished outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 30,696 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,849 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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DY12 HGP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY12 HGP, 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 DY12 HGP registered?

DY12 HGP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is DY12 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 HGP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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