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DS62 DAN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,512 mi
Last recorded47,512 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 DAN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 47,512 miles

Front off/side wing Damaged

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front And Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse Gear Needs Attention

Pass 13 Sep 2024 44,574 miles

Front offside wing Damaged

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 41,521 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 26,901 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 22,736 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,335 miles

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

covers & shields fitted

nearside front tyre perished & cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2015 13,868 miles

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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DS62 DAN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS62 DAN, 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.

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DS62 DAN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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