CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS61 YZO

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,803 mi
Last recorded81,803 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 YZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 81,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 78,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS 2mm IN PLACES + WORN SMOOTH / BLISTERING ON INNER EDGES. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

front wiper blades slightly juddering

minor corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 27 Dec 2024 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect * (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water ingress + condensated internally * (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS 2mm IN PLACES + WORN SMOOTH / BLISTERING ON INNER EDGES. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

front wiper blades slightly juddering

minor corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing along inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 69,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing along inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,483 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread edges

front brake discs worn to minimum safe thickness with pads worn low

Pass 23 Aug 2021 48,442 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 45,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 42,220 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 42,220 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 37,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,641 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 32,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2017 27,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 22,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 17,899 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 17,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS61 YZO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YZO, 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

How do I check the history of DS61 YZO?

You can check the full history of DS61 YZO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS61 YZO registered?

DS61 YZO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DS61 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 YZO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS61 YZO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS61 YZO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.