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DY12 OVW

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,592 mi
Last recorded45,592 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 45,592 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 37,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 30,058 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 29,756 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 29,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,317 miles

Nail in tyre offside front ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 29,068 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 29,065 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 28,599 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 28,294 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 27,971 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,601 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,370 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 OVW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

DY12 OVW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DY12 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 OVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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