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D17 ONS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,773 mi
Last recorded39,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 ONS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 39,773 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 38,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 37,568 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,804 miles

Nearside Front Condensation inside headlamp lens

Offside Front Condensation inside headlamp lens

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,514 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 34,494 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 31,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,141 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,551 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has been run on flat causing damage to the sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,152 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 8,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 8,325 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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D17 ONS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc 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 D17 ONS, 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 D17 ONS registered?

D17 ONS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is D17 ONS safe to buy?

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