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DN61 FEX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,629 mi
Last recorded111,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 FEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 111,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

bolt on support bracket behind front subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,567 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

both rear shocks showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,003 miles

Coolant low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower support brace corroded

Offside Rear Backing plate deteriated

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 97,003 miles

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

Coolant low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower support brace corroded

Offside Rear Backing plate deteriated

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower support brace corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear backing plates deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2023 91,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush delaminated from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush delaminated from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower support brace corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear backing plates deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,024 miles

Coolant below min

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower support brace corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 12 Jan 2022 87,757 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole marked in chalk on O/S restricted access due to undertray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Marked in chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Marked in chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole on O/S marked in chalk. unable to inspect top of subframe but suspect further corrosion on top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant below min

Lower support brace heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,860 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,339 miles

Front subframe has fair surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers have fair corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,583 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,470 miles

corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,447 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DN61 FEX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN61 FEX, 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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DN61 FEX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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