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DD12 PDD

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,985 mi
Last recorded39,985 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD12 PDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 39,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 38,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,584 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 37,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 33,774 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 33,774 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,265 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 30,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 30,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 28,504 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,436 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 26,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,576 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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DD12 PDD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 DD12 PDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DD12 PDD registered?

DD12 PDD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is DD12 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DD12 PDD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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