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DS12 XGT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,437 mi
Last recorded71,437 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,437 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,624 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 69,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 66,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,296 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 62,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 54,356 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 51,570 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,253 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,810 miles

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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DS12 XGT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

DS12 XGT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is DS12 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 XGT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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