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DA12 VBM

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 VBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,662 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 80,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,846 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 74,845 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,834 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,066 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,739 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,770 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 52,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VBM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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