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DF12 GME

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,042 mi
Last recorded125,042 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 GME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 125,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on seam of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 116,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield is loose

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

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm front arms front mounts are slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 109,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 98,500 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES TIE ROD ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated WISHBONE BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 98,500 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES TIE ROD ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated WISHBONE BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,768 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 13,589 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 GME is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GME, 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 GME is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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