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DY62 NLJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,885 mi
Last recorded106,885 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 106,885 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 97,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 97,620 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,937 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,974 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,948 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 65,948 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,371 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 60,371 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,385 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Rear lamp broken

Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,113 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,578 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,284 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,683 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall worn

Fail 19 Oct 2015 20,683 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 NLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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