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DS61 ZGZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,435 mi
Last recorded135,435 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 ZGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 135,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 135,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 113,593 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 109,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,273 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,957 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 90,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 90,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 85,255 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES ON TREAD BARS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 77,598 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 72,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Feb 2018 72,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,411 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2016 59,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc scored - inner surface

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

child seat fitted

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 52,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn to approx 4 mm

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 ZGZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

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

Is DS61 ZGZ safe to buy?

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