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D5 DWA

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,235 mi
Last recorded103,235 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 DWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,235 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 103,235 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,537 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,109 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 77,075 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,100 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,992 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 54,992 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 49,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,810 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 44,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

NSF tyre punctured

NSR tyre punctured (non repairable)

OSR tyre worn inner edge close to the limit and cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,663 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 37,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 31,556 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 31,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,013 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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D5 DWA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D5 DWA, 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 D5 DWA registered?

D5 DWA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is D5 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 DWA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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