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DF12 AYE

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,228 mi
Last recorded53,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 AYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 53,228 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 47,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 42,721 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both head lights have water in but seriously reduce light out put

near side front direction light have water slight discoloured

Pass 29 Nov 2022 41,500 miles

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

Engine coolant level below minimum, topped up for test

Engine oil level below minimum, topped up for test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Water in lamp unit (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation / water in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation / water in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 41,500 miles

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

Engine coolant level below minimum, topped up for test

Engine oil level below minimum, topped up for test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Water in lamp unit (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation / water in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Full of water, Bulb replaced, now working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation / water in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,910 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,495 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 35,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 32,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

front brake pads low

Fail 23 May 2018 32,878 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

front brake pads low

Pass 30 May 2017 29,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,679 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 19,981 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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DF12 AYE 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 85.7%.

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 DF12 AYE, 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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DF12 AYE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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