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DS10 FTM

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS10 FTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 95,839 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 95,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 89,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broke (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broke (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 84,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,541 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f/ and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

emissions too clean

x2 exhaust heat shields loose - center section and rear section. no risk of fire

Fail 15 Mar 2021 71,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f/ and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

emissions too clean

x2 exhaust heat shields loose - center section and rear section. no risk of fire

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,332 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,760 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,205 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,344 miles

engine cover fitted.

under shield fitted.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 53,344 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted.

under shield fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,859 miles

advise cuts on near side front tyre side wall.

engine cover fitted.

under shield fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DS10 FTM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DS10 FTM, 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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DS10 FTM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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