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AD12 DSU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,889 mi
Last recorded79,889 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,889 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 75,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 73,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,874 miles

Nearside Rear rear light casing cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,715 miles

driver side window not working

Fail 5 Aug 2021 55,679 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

driver side window not working

Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,355 miles

Front brake pads and discs quite worn

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,500 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,386 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 21,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 17,807 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 13,457 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 DSU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc 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 AD12 DSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD12 DSU registered?

AD12 DSU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is AD12 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DSU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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