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DY12 HKO

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,086 mi
Last recorded118,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 HKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 118,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,810 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,457 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,104 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,851 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 HKO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HKO, 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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DY12 HKO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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