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DF12 HPX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,097 mi
Last recorded110,097 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 HPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower engine covers fitted obscuring under side inspection

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

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

Registration plate lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 95,033 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 95,030 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 87,244 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 72,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2018 64,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,604 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,704 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 41,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DF12 HPX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HPX, 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 DF12 HPX registered?

DF12 HPX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 HPX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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