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DA12 MPY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,758 mi
Last recorded119,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 MPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 119,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr tyre worn below limit of 1,6mm on inner edges tyres are step tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 119,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr tyre worn below limit of 1,6mm on inner edges tyres are step tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn unevenly smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 105,930 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,941 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 94,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 89,610 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,815 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 63,766 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,824 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 37,824 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 23,930 miles

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

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 MPY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

DA12 MPY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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