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DS61 GAU

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,198 mi
Last recorded88,198 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 GAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 88,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 82,389 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 74,891 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 65,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,089 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,960 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,864 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,148 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 37,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,600 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 20,967 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 20,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 17,360 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 GAU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow 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 DS61 GAU, 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 DS61 GAU registered?

DS61 GAU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is DS61 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 GAU 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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