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A18 DNG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,459 mi
Last recorded100,459 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 100,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxs (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 100,453 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxs (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 96,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole + deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,302 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear outer shoulder 2155516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear outer shoulder 2155516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear inner shoulder 2155516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,285 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,420 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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A18 DNG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A18 DNG, 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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A18 DNG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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