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DY12 LZV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,154 mi
Last recorded78,154 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,154 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 78,154 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,742 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,312 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 60,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,462 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 58,462 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 56,353 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 56,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 49,256 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 49,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,077 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 39,205 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm + wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm + wearing on inside edge

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 39,202 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm + wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm + wearing on inside edge

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 36,903 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 LZV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc 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 DY12 LZV, 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 LZV registered?

DY12 LZV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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