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DF12 XYA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,917 mi
Last recorded148,917 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 XYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 148,917 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,512 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,896 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 111,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 94,895 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 94,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,026 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,267 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,091 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to be recorded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,715 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 38,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XYA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

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

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