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DE02 HAT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,156 mi
Last recorded146,156 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 HAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 146,156 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 146,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 140,139 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 132,820 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 132,820 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 122,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 110,899 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 110,899 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 97,061 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,182 miles

rear pads low

Pass 16 Aug 2019 59,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,458 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,556 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

emissions 0.00

Fail 22 Nov 2017 44,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,220 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 36,220 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,519 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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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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