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DS61 TYC

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,482 mi
Last recorded87,482 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 TYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 87,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front both front headlamps have water inside lamp units

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 87,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front headlamps have water inside lamp units

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,260 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 81,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight condensation in headlamp

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,869 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,432 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,340 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 69,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 66,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,804 miles

Nearside Rear brake noisy

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,906 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,507 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TYC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

DS61 TYC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is DS61 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 TYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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