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DS61 DZZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,019 mi
Last recorded88,019 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 87,995 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 83,529 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Apr 2025 83,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not woking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads very low

rear wiper worn

Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,195 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Apr 2024 79,195 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 74,645 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 74,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 69,077 miles

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,293 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 63,504 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,612 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre within 1.1mm of legal limit, sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread within 1.2 mm of the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,911 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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DS61 DZZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS61 DZZ, 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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DS61 DZZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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