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347 DP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,159 mi
Last recorded104,159 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration347 DP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 104,159 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 100,065 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,032 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 84,255 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 84,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 78,531 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 72,140 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 72,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,860 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,827 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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347 DP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 347 DP, 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 347 DP registered?

347 DP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is 347 DP safe to buy?

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