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DG12 ETK

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,701 mi
Last recorded89,701 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,701 miles

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

Offside door mirror loose

Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,776 miles

Offside Front washer jet poor aim

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

Rear both tyres slightly run off on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2019 69,776 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front washer jet poor aim

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

Rear both tyres slightly run off on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,460 miles

Both rear Tyres have uneven wear on inner edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,792 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 41,792 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,249 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,671 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 26,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ETK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

DG12 ETK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DG12 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 ETK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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