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DA52 AAA

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,094 mi
Last recorded113,094 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 AAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 113,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,158 miles

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2024 99,847 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,303 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,142 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,219 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 75,219 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,633 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,373 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 73,373 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,607 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,685 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,816 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,353 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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DA52 AAA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DA52 AAA, 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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DA52 AAA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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