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D24 RDC

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 RDC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 88,286 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 88,280 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,358 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,113 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,439 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 60,470 miles

Front tpms on

Fail 16 Jul 2022 60,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tpms on

Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,533 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2020 50,985 miles

front brake pad wear roughly 50%

Pass 31 Oct 2019 39,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,634 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,919 miles

osr tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2017 25,919 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr valve stem cracked

osr tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,495 miles

Child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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D24 RDC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D24 RDC, 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 D24 RDC registered?

D24 RDC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is D24 RDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D24 RDC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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