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DN61 PZP

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,367 mi
Last recorded82,367 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 82,367 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 82,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,622 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 76,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,056 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim has impact damage to outer edge- (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,731 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 60,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,377 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 89,401 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,678 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,074 miles

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)

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 PZP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 PZP, 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 PZP registered?

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

Is DN61 PZP safe to buy?

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