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DY62 TZU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,856 mi
Last recorded142,856 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 TZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 142,856 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 129,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 105,009 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,423 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 101,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 100,810 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 99,939 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,226 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn to hole at bottom

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn to wear bars

Fail 21 Sep 2018 89,226 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn to hole at bottom

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn to wear bars

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,699 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 59,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads & disc's lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,433 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly inner tread

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 TZU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

DY62 TZU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is DY62 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 TZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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