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DA12 JKE

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,007 mi
Last recorded95,007 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 JKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 95,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 89,652 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 89,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2023 82,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,777 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 75,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,025 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 21 Nov 2020 61,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,104 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 56,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,994 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,586 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,643 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,975 miles

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

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

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 JKE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA12 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

DA12 JKE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DA12 JKE safe to buy?

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