MOT Status
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139,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured between 2 and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Odly worn/ feathering on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both the front and rear tyre on the O/S are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has various cuts. Marked. (235/40 R18 95Y) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured between 2 and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Odly worn/ feathering on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both the front and rear tyre on the O/S are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre 2mm on extreme edge.
Rear Tyres have small cracks in outer tread areas.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside 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)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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DE12 ALU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DE12 ALU, 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 ALU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2012.
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