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DA61 WJV

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,492 mi
Last recorded117,492 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 WJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 115,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 115,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 109,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seep grease strong advise replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time and has 2x nail inner advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn edges and on 2.8mm

Fail 23 May 2024 109,970 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative on both lamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured ( stopped twice check connection) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded /pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seep grease strong advise replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time and has 2x nail inner advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front head lamp condensation build up

Offside Rear tyre worn edges and on 2.8mm

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 102,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 99,857 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 93,385 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 89,997 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 83,544 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 73,158 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 64,541 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 64,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 60,037 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 60,036 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2015 48,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,370 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 44,370 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 WJV is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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