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DN61 HHS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,880 mi
Last recorded132,880 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 HHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 132,880 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 119,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 106,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 91,732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 79,526 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 79,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,752 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 66,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation foot and hand brake (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,626 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 58,626 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 50,714 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 50,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,583 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,205 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 27,873 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 27,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DN61 HHS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DN61 HHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN61 HHS registered?

DN61 HHS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is DN61 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 HHS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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