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DA61 BNV

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,780 mi
Last recorded159,780 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 159,780 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 159,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 155,903 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 151,127 miles

Central heat shield loose

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front subframe corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 145,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 138,204 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 133,623 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 133,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 125,769 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,022 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 10 Nov 2018 104,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,255 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,079 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 38,079 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,340 miles

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

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

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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DA61 BNV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA61 BNV, 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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DA61 BNV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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