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DM04 GAM

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,788 mi
Last recorded76,788 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM04 GAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 76,788 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 73,998 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 73,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,891 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,209 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 56,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,994 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 52,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,980 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 49,980 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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DM04 GAM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DM04 GAM, 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 DM04 GAM registered?

DM04 GAM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is DM04 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM04 GAM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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