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DY62 VRL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,969 mi
Last recorded72,969 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,969 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2026 71,602 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 69,049 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 63,850 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 58,111 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 53,238 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,668 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 42,689 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SMEAR ON WINDSCREEN .

Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,366 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,618 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 27,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 20,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VRL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

DY62 VRL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is DY62 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 VRL 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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