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DY62 VRO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 VRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 98,742 miles

Nearside Front fog light loose

Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,685 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,947 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,036 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,071 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,568 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,444 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 7,622 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,786 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 VRO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

DY62 VRO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is DY62 VRO safe to buy?

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