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DY62 MPO

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 97,298 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 84,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 78,138 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 78,136 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 74,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 64,888 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 57,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD LOW (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 38,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS NOT CLEARING EFFECTIVELY (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high NSF DIP TOO HIGH (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,226 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 27,614 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 27,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,657 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 MPO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MPO, 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 MPO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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