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DS12 XDE

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2023 104,447 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,106 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 98,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,689 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 75,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,760 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,379 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 27,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,884 miles

Nearside 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 XDE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

DS12 XDE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DS12 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 XDE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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