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DJ51 EDJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,936 mi
Last recorded169,936 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ51 EDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 169,936 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear subframe & components

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 167,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 167,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 164,141 miles

alternator belt perished

exhaust heat shield loose

front ,rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

rear brake back plates corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2023 153,145 miles

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2022 138,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,200 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 21 Feb 2020 116,671 miles

front rear wish bone bushes slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,395 miles

Front inner discs worn

Front inner pads worn thin

Fail 7 Mar 2019 104,395 miles

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

Front inner discs worn

Front inner pads worn thin

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,751 miles

Front inner pads worn thin

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,169 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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DJ51 EDJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DJ51 EDJ, 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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DJ51 EDJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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