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DS61 WHL

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,931 mi
Last recorded83,931 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 WHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 83,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 69,101 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,098 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 61,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,174 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,334 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 48,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,247 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,338 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 41,338 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,400 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 33,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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 WHL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

DS61 WHL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is DS61 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 WHL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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