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DA62 XLW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,810 mi
Last recorded105,810 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 105,810 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 100,755 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 100,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 81,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under tray

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,084 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,903 miles

camera in drivers view

Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,442 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 40,785 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 40,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 24,773 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 18,309 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 18,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 12,452 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 XLW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc 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 DA62 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

DA62 XLW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is DA62 XLW safe to buy?

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