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DY62 GWG

2012 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,715 mi
Last recorded51,715 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 GWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,929 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 43,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 40,540 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 8 Jan 2021 37,807 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 37,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 34,697 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 34,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 26,439 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,652 miles

Engine oil and coolant very low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 16,408 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 GWG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

DY62 GWG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DY62 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 GWG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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