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DY12 NLX

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,248 mi
Last recorded71,248 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,248 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 71,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 66,733 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 66,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 62,882 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 58,950 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 54,735 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 51,748 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 48,512 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Dec 2019 48,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Dec 2018 44,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output off colour (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output off colour (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,242 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both right and left rear bulbs going white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 38,242 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both right and left rear bulbs going white (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low ajust left headlamp (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,378 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,239 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 NLX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

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

Is DY12 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 NLX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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