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972 DWW

2013 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,236 mi
Last recorded42,236 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 DWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 42,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 33,007 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 27,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 27,833 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2021 22,781 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 22,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 18,768 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 14,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 12,432 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 9,963 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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972 DWW is a 2013 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 62,763 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 972 DWW, 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 13 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 972 DWW registered?

972 DWW is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is 972 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 DWW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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