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DY62 AJX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

262,588 mi
Last recorded262,588 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 AJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 262,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 262,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 256,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 256,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 248,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,764 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,197 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,840 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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DY62 AJX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY62 AJX, 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 DY62 AJX registered?

DY62 AJX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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