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DAS 321

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAS 321
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,679 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,598 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 78,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 74,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

All door weather strips hanging loose

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 69,940 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose in 2 places

Nearside Front Lower door weather strip loose

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess oil leakage (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower door weather strip loose

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,725 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose internal baffles (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight smell of petrol but nothing found

Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 56,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 56,712 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,063 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2019 52,062 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,403 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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DAS 321 is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 DAS 321, 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 DAS 321 registered?

DAS 321 is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is DAS 321 safe to buy?

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