MOT Status
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146,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre and rear exhaust heat shields damaged/not fully secure
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre and rear exhaust heat shields damaged/not fully secure
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 also perishing
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (adjusted) (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 also perishing
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear pads low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
emissions 0.00
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (4.1.D.1f)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
emissions 0.00
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE02 HAT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 DE02 HAT, 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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DE02 HAT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2012.
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