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DF61 LRV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,207 mi
Last recorded137,207 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 LRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 137,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 137,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 131,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 124,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,939 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 109,545 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 109,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below 1.6 mm to centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,564 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, link arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,094 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,783 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 24,940 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 10,658 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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DF61 LRV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DF61 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

DF61 LRV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DF61 LRV safe to buy?

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