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DA62 MDX

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,314 mi
Last recorded92,314 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 MDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 92,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 92,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 81,994 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 79,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 79,896 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle offside and nearside (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle offside and nearside (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2023 75,602 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2023 75,602 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 73,306 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,538 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 54,758 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 46,796 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 46,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 37,065 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 36,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 26,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 18,324 miles

Engine covers, under trays, body sill & floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,077 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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DA62 MDX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol 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 DA62 MDX, 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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What year was DA62 MDX registered?

DA62 MDX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is DA62 MDX safe to buy?

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