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DN12 FWS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,701 mi
Last recorded123,701 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 123,701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,680 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 108,352 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 108,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 105,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 105,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,485 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 79,590 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,001 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 70,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 57,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,513 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 44,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 44,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,906 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,598 miles

Offside Front 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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DN12 FWS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc 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 DN12 FWS, 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 DN12 FWS registered?

DN12 FWS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DN12 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 FWS 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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