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DE12 AAN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,155 mi
Last recorded176,155 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 AAN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 176,155 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 163,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively deep lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded deep rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively deep lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded deep rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slight

hand brake lever in vehicle high

Pass 15 May 2024 141,043 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 135,237 miles

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

steering noisy on rotation

Pass 23 May 2022 119,345 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 119,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,831 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 88,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 40,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DE12 AAN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE12 AAN, 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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DE12 AAN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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