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DA61 DXC

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,688 mi
Last recorded45,688 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 DXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 45,688 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 41,131 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 30 Dec 2023 38,987 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 37,152 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 34,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,495 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 30,706 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 30,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 26,662 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 23,493 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 23,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,027 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2015 16,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 14,199 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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DA61 DXC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA61 DXC, 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 DA61 DXC registered?

DA61 DXC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is DA61 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 DXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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