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DG12 DHZ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,759 mi
Last recorded66,759 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,759 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,600 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2022 61,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel lamp on

Fail 28 Apr 2021 56,558 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2020 51,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly bald on edges 215 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,865 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 46,858 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,721 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre 215/55/16 ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,941 miles

under trays

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,486 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 27 Apr 2015 23,247 miles

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

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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DG12 DHZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DG12 DHZ, 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 DG12 DHZ registered?

DG12 DHZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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