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DH61 RCH

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,382 mi
Last recorded118,382 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH61 RCH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 109,835 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 109,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,462 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,830 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,266 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,008 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 58,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre stepped

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,109 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DH61 RCH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DH61 RCH, 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 DH61 RCH registered?

DH61 RCH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is DH61 RCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH61 RCH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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