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DF61 CWJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,730 mi
Last recorded117,730 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 CWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 117,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 110,983 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 105,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 101,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 101,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 98,267 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16, ~2.5mm, and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm, and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2022 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16, ~2.5mm, and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm, and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 90,438 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing

Fail 19 May 2021 90,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing

Pass 6 May 2020 83,149 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 83,149 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 78,905 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 78,826 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 75,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,350 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,136 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 205 55 16 rears 215 55 16

Fail 16 Feb 2015 31,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres 205 55 16 rears 215 55 16

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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DF61 CWJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF61 CWJ, 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 DF61 CWJ registered?

DF61 CWJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is DF61 CWJ safe to buy?

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