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DB02 JAR

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,607 mi
Last recorded125,607 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 JAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 125,607 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 121,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 115,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 111,552 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 108,160 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 104,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,374 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,164 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 99,162 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 92,716 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,091 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 31,091 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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DB02 JAR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DB02 JAR, 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 DB02 JAR registered?

DB02 JAR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is DB02 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB02 JAR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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