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DS12 ZZA

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,021 mi
Last recorded86,021 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,021 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 86,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,571 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,913 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 72,683 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,136 miles

engine coolant very low [not mot item]

front tyres nearing wear bras

Pass 24 Apr 2020 54,294 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 54,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55zr16 97w x/l (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,601 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,984 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 22,079 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 22,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,803 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,309 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 ZZA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

DS12 ZZA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DS12 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 ZZA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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