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DF61 YTT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,901 mi
Last recorded86,901 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 YTT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 86,901 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 86,901 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 77,271 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 77,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 67,872 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 50,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 38,019 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 33,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil at half way on dipstick

Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,334 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,992 miles

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

Undertrays fitted unable to check all parts

Fail 30 Jan 2017 23,992 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Undertrays fitted unable to check all parts

Pass 29 Jan 2016 18,695 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 10,801 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 YTT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DF61 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

DF61 YTT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is DF61 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 YTT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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