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DN61 PZK

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,120 mi
Last recorded70,120 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 PZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 70,120 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 69,650 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,174 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,772 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 68,772 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,198 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 67,170 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 66,394 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 66,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,542 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,696 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 50,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 PZK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 DN61 PZK, 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 PZK registered?

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

Is DN61 PZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 PZK 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.

Does DN61 PZK have outstanding finance?

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