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DE12 ELH

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,808 mi
Last recorded101,808 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ELH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 101,808 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,164 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 93,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,642 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,924 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 74,673 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,619 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,136 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,495 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 35,491 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 24,698 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All front and rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 15,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 15,780 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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DE12 ELH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ELH, 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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What year was DE12 ELH registered?

DE12 ELH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DE12 ELH safe to buy?

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