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DY62 VRN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,239 mi
Last recorded45,239 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 VRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 39,966 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 36,981 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2024 36,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 34,092 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 34,092 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 30,826 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 27,123 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 25,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 22,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 18,381 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 14,779 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 14,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2016 11,606 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 4,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VRN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

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

Is DY62 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 VRN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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