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DF12 AWR

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,718 mi
Last recorded75,718 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 AWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 75,718 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 75,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 72,653 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear ( coatings blistering ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 72,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear ( coatings blistering ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 63,827 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear ( coatings "blistering" ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 58,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 May 2021 53,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear general wear @3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear general wear @3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

slight blistering of coatings at offside front to rear/rear brake pipe

Fail 4 May 2021 53,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear general wear @3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear general wear @3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

slight blistering of coatings at offside front to rear/rear brake pipe

Pass 5 May 2020 49,312 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 43,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 43,464 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 36,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,616 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,013 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 18,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 18,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has cord exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DF12 AWR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DF12 AWR, 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 DF12 AWR registered?

DF12 AWR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is DF12 AWR safe to buy?

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