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DS12 FSC

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,798 mi
Last recorded53,798 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 FSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 53,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,580 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 50,447 miles

Front Undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 50,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

advise n/s/f +o/s/f rear wishbone bushes perished

Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,894 miles

advise n/s/f +o/s/f rear wishbone bushes perished and starting to split

Fail 20 Jul 2021 36,896 miles

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

advise n/s/f +o/s/f rear wishbone bushes perished and starting to split

Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,672 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,924 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,141 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,511 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 16 Jul 2015 14,996 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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DS12 FSC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS12 FSC, 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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What year was DS12 FSC registered?

DS12 FSC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is DS12 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 FSC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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