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DA12 VAK

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,388 mi
Last recorded128,388 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 VAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 128,388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 116,874 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,609 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 94,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,415 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 83,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank heat shield deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2021 83,086 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank heat shield deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 73,373 miles

Keep eye on both front tyre tread depths

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall has two small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,499 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 18,692 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VAK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

DA12 VAK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is DA12 VAK safe to buy?

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