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DE12 ZFX

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,557 mi
Last recorded134,557 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ZFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 134,557 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting and on rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and Offside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 134,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting and on rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and Offside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 124,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,110 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch damaged

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

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

exhaust heatshields insecure

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 114,105 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch damaged

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

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

exhaust heatshields insecure

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 106,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s inside face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,485 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 79,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 66,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 52,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 38,314 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZFX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 ZFX registered?

DE12 ZFX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is DE12 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 ZFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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