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DS61 TYV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 104,142 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 104,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 102,288 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,492 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,973 miles

Rear back box heat-shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,431 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,828 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,165 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,100 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,819 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,004 miles

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 TYV 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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

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

Is DS61 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 TYV 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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