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DXZ 4799

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,019 mi
Last recorded86,019 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 4799
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,019 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 71,907 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR AND NSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 71,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted OSF AND NSF RETAINING CLIPS MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR AND NSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 68,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed area... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front caliper retaining spring missing...

Fail 24 Aug 2022 68,885 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed area... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front caliper retaining spring missing...

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,745 miles

both front brake caliper retaining springs missing...

Fail 19 Aug 2021 62,745 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front brake caliper retaining springs missing...

exhaust heatshields insecure...

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,187 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front caliper retaining springs missing...

Fail 18 Aug 2020 58,187 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshields insecure at centre

front caliper retaining springs missing...

Pass 26 Aug 2019 52,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 52,278 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 45,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,815 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,154 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 19 Oct 2015 16,863 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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DXZ 4799 is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXZ 4799, 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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What year was DXZ 4799 registered?

DXZ 4799 is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is DXZ 4799 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 4799 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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