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DA12 JWO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,463 mi
Last recorded109,463 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 JWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 109,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 99,031 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,635 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 90,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,255 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 84,247 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,791 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,674 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,555 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge - also has 2 nails in

both headlight units slightly insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2020 59,439 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge - also has 2 nails in

both headlight units slightly insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2019 52,750 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 44,543 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,350 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,441 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 May 2015 24,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 JWO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JWO, 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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DA12 JWO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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