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D3 ALD

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,974 mi
Last recorded85,974 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 ALD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,974 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2025 85,968 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2024 82,762 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2024 82,759 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2023 85,984 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure [ centre and rear ]

Fail 23 Sep 2023 78,700 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure [ centre and rear ]

Pass 10 Sep 2022 74,902 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 71,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,909 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (swollen) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 63,038 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,729 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil and coolant low

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 56,729 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil and coolant low

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,153 miles

front brake pads and discs [ advise replacement ]

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre 3.5 mm

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,561 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,060 miles

under trays fitted

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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D3 ALD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 D3 ALD, 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 D3 ALD registered?

D3 ALD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is D3 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 ALD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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