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DXZ 6478

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,849 mi
Last recorded54,849 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 6478
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 54,849 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 51,133 miles

Front Coolant leak coolant bottle ()

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perishing due to the coolant leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coolant leak coolant bottle ()

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perishing due to the coolant leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,601 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 40,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,588 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 36,588 miles

Brake performance not tested may cause further damage due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,911 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 27,124 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 27,124 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 24,262 miles

Engine cover and Under tray/covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,479 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 22,478 miles

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 6478 is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,000cc petrol 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 6478, 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 6478 registered?

DXZ 6478 is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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