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D4 ARD

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,820 mi
Last recorded51,820 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 ARD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 51,820 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 47,738 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 43,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 40,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 36,289 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 31,447 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 29,243 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 26,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 24,034 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 20,901 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 14,553 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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D4 ARD is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D4 ARD, 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 D4 ARD registered?

D4 ARD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is D4 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 ARD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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