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DY12 NLR

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,966 mi
Last recorded152,966 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 152,966 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 152,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 146,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 146,477 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 140,171 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 132,238 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 124,782 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 115,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 115,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 100,371 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 82,258 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,053 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,964 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 51,964 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,513 miles

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

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 NLR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

DY12 NLR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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