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D23 JAW

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,568 mi
Last recorded60,568 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 JAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 60,568 miles

fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

general suspension surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2025 59,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight general surface corrosion on suspension

Pass 22 Feb 2024 57,647 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp switch slightly insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2023 55,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks close to cords on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks close to cords on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank heat shields not fully secured

headlamp switch panel insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2023 55,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks close to cords on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks close to cords on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank heat shields not fully secured

headlamp switch panel insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,247 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked close to cords on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank heat shield not fully secured

Fail 15 Mar 2022 52,247 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked close to cords on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel tank heat shield not fully secured

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front worn to about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake discs worn lipped

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 48,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 44,172 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 44,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,428 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly low?

Fail 15 Feb 2018 41,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing slightly low?

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge [215/50/17w]

o/s/r tyre worn to wear bars

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,270 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,597 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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D23 JAW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D23 JAW, 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 D23 JAW registered?

D23 JAW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is D23 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 JAW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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