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DA12 XGT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,644 mi
Last recorded88,644 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 88,644 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,442 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 79,793 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 79,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 rubber wipers juddering/smearing to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limit on edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracking/perished to excess on inner edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rubber bush splitting /worn /debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rubber bush splitting/worn /debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber wiper blades smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low in centre of tread and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rubber bush splitting /debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Training arm rubber bush splitting /debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 70,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber wiper blades smearing/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low in centre of tread and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rubber bush splitting /debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Training arm rubber bush splitting /debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,802 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 59,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 52,122 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 22,475 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 20,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 14,706 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,880 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 XGT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA12 XGT registered?

DA12 XGT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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