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A4 DFH

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,889 mi
Last recorded116,889 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 116,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 111,299 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 111,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Devoid on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Devoid on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 85,185 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wearing slightly lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,076 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 46,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,424 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,029 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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A4 DFH is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A4 DFH, 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 A4 DFH registered?

A4 DFH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is A4 DFH safe to buy?

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