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DJ04 OWE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

178,494 mi
Last recorded178,494 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ04 OWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 178,494 miles

Damage to front bumper and radiator / intercooler support bar

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 178,498 miles

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

Offside Side repeater does not face the side in mirror unit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Damage to front bumper and radiator / intercooler support bar

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 169,883 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

lower radiator support beam damaged - radiator insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2024 169,882 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

lower radiator support beam damaged - radiator insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2023 162,439 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight damage to radiator bracket

Fail 21 Feb 2023 162,392 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

No coolant in reservoir

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight damage to radiator bracket

Pass 26 Feb 2022 156,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush debonding

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush debonding

Fail 25 Feb 2022 156,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush debonding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush debonding

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 144,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 144,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 131,516 miles

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

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

offside mirror housing damaged but side repeater still works

Fail 26 Feb 2020 131,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside mirror housing damaged but side repeater still works

Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,369 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,658 miles

note exhaust heat shield loose

note no D.S.M. printout due to low emissions

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,297 miles

note no D.M.S. print out due to low emissions

Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

note no D.M.S. print out due to low emissions

Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,888 miles

note no D.M.S. printout

note no dms print out due to low emisions

Fail 26 Feb 2016 54,888 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

note no D.M.S. printout

note no dms print out due to low emisions

Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DJ04 OWE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DJ04 OWE, 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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DJ04 OWE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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