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DY62 GCV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,973 mi
Last recorded149,973 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 GCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 149,973 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 149,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 143,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 124,325 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 25 Sep 2020 96,073 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central heat shield insecure

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))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low + inner tread/edge 215.55.17.ZR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low + inner tread/edge 215.55.17.ZR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,928 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,097 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,566 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 GCV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DY62 GCV, 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 DY62 GCV registered?

DY62 GCV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is DY62 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 GCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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