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DG61 WFN

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,185 mi
Last recorded165,185 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 WFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 165,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 155,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 143,069 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 134,039 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 134,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 129,429 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 129,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,152 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 119,152 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,381 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,368 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,083 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

rear exhaust heat shield insecure / loose

Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,673 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,141 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 WFN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG61 WFN, 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 DG61 WFN?

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What year was DG61 WFN registered?

DG61 WFN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is DG61 WFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 WFN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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