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DY12 MDU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,094 mi
Last recorded85,094 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 MDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,094 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 85,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wet inside lense (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 81,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2023 69,271 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 69,271 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 62,882 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 62,879 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord bald inside edge 215/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,887 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 55,179 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,572 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 41,999 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 30,785 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,166 miles

cut in sidewall , n/s/f tyre

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 MDU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

DY12 MDU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DY12 MDU safe to buy?

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