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DF07 JAN

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,690 mi
Last recorded97,690 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 JAN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 97,690 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 88,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main one (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main one (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short ones lower + upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front sub-frame corroded

handbrake cable corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

various brake pipes swollen under protective coating

Fail 27 Nov 2024 88,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main one (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main one (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short ones lower + upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front sub-frame corroded

handbrake cable corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

various brake pipes swollen under protective coating

Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,724 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 77,724 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,771 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,262 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 53,262 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 48,758 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 44,078 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,329 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 32,329 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DF07 JAN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF07 JAN, 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 DF07 JAN registered?

DF07 JAN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is DF07 JAN safe to buy?

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