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DY12 YRP

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,211 mi
Last recorded81,211 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,211 miles

engine misfire

Pass 20 May 2025 77,039 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated The secondary outer protective sheath is split on both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 77,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated The secondary outer protective sheath is split on both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 72,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush has started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated The secondary outer sheath is split on both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 72,333 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush has started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated The secondary outer sheath is split on both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 67,666 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 62,822 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 62,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30"IG (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30"IG (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 60,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,219 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 52,427 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 52,427 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 45,361 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 37,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 37,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 30,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 22,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside 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 YRP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP registered?

DY12 YRP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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