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DA12 VBL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,538 mi
Last recorded94,538 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 VBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 94,538 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2025 89,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,539 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 83,539 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 75,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,794 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,052 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,820 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,732 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 55,732 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear spec bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear spec bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,296 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,621 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 VBL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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