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DY12 MFN

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,022 mi
Last recorded131,022 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 MFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 131,022 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 126,167 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 118,492 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 108,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 73,266 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,747 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre slightly feathered on inner edge & cracking

o/s/r tyre slightly feathered on inner edge & cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2015 43,147 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre slightly feathered on inner edge & cracking

o/s/r tyre slightly feathered on inner edge & cracking

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 MFN is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MFN, 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 MFN registered?

DY12 MFN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is DY12 MFN safe to buy?

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