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DN61 XPE

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,795 mi
Last recorded88,795 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 XPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 82,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 77,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,253 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 54,736 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on extreme inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on extreme inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 49,261 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on extreme inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on extreme inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,430 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inside edges (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,398 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 18,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 10,872 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,675 miles

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 XPE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

DN61 XPE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is DN61 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 XPE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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