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DF61 YCM

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,522 mi
Last recorded98,522 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 YCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 98,522 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 98,522 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 72,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 66,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

water inside both headlamps

Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

poor pattern both front headlights

Fail 12 Aug 2022 62,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

poor pattern both front headlights

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Front both tyres extremely worn on inner edges.

Fail 13 Aug 2021 57,229 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Front both tyres extremely worn on inner edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,782 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 50,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 42,633 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,794 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 12,171 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 5,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DF61 YCM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

DF61 YCM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is DF61 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 YCM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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