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DY62 KSO

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,705 mi
Last recorded71,705 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 KSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 66,530 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,156 miles

Central Front Remove item from drivers view.

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,865 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 46,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,051 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 41,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2017 35,823 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,835 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,311 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 KSO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KSO, 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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DY62 KSO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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