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DE12 ZFT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,844 mi
Last recorded101,844 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 101,844 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 101,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 97,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 97,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 90,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,733 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,162 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,577 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 17,356 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,356 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 ZFT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

DE12 ZFT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is DE12 ZFT safe to buy?

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