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DG61 WAE

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,468 mi
Last recorded226,468 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 WAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 226,468 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 226,466 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n\s and o\s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n\s and o\s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 193,414 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s f and o\s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 193,414 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour and rear n\s and o\s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s f and o\s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 153,966 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,072 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,364 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 64,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o.s.f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,161 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2017 44,507 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken bottom of spring (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken bottom of spring (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,196 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,464 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 WAE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DG61 WAE, 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 DG61 WAE registered?

DG61 WAE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is DG61 WAE safe to buy?

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