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DG12 ESN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,977 mi
Last recorded66,977 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 ESN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 May 2026 66,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn to 3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly on sidewall and in tread is 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2025 55,476 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,233 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 47,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 36,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 34,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 30,247 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 28,175 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,213 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,574 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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DG12 ESN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DG12 ESN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG12 ESN?

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What year was DG12 ESN registered?

DG12 ESN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is DG12 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 ESN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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