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AD12 DMU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,866 mi
Last recorded168,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 168,866 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front brake caliper clip missing

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 168,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front brake caliper clip missing

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 163,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 163,211 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 155,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn and barely clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

interaction between front indicators and hazard warning lights and daytime running lights

Pass 14 Oct 2022 151,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 143,094 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 143,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 129,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 129,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing One wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 119,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 106,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S Front on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre low tread

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre low tread

Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre low tread

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,181 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,180 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,834 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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AD12 DMU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD12 DMU, 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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AD12 DMU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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