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DA12 JJZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,177 mi
Last recorded72,177 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 JJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 72,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,302 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,420 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 45,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged has a rubber sleeve split [ feel crunchy [rusty interally] (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,576 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 37,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 34,437 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 Jun 2020 34,437 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,733 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn on edges

osr tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 17,744 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 17,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,935 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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DA12 JJZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc 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 DA12 JJZ, 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 DA12 JJZ registered?

DA12 JJZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is DA12 JJZ safe to buy?

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