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DS12 SDU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,359 mi
Last recorded73,359 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 SDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,359 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 73,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,645 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,452 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 38,962 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 38,962 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 20,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,322 miles

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

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)

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 SDU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DS12 SDU, 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 DS12 SDU registered?

DS12 SDU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DS12 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 SDU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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