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DG61 NFF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,731 mi
Last recorded150,731 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 NFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 150,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 140,495 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 140,397 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both lamps (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,396 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 124,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 121,807 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 121,807 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,728 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 102,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 94,920 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,014 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,361 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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DG61 NFF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG61 NFF, 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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DG61 NFF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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