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DS61 FRX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,546 mi
Last recorded120,546 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 FRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 120,546 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 112,080 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 107,661 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. Tyres inflation pressures low on all tyres. Pressures corrected. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 99,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. Tyres inflation pressures low on all tyres. Pressures corrected. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 84,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,158 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,066 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,296 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DS61 FRX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DS61 FRX, 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 DS61 FRX registered?

DS61 FRX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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