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DY62 TZW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,631 mi
Last recorded128,631 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 TZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,631 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 128,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 121,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 121,915 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Caliper not secure NSF (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested BULB NOT IN HEADLIGHT (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected CALIPER AND CARRIER LOOSE (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 116,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre lodged in outer side wall ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 116,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre lodged in outer side wall ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 105,638 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 105,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 92,931 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,313 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,313 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,905 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 33,222 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 TZW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TZW, 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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What year was DY62 TZW registered?

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

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