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E20 DGA

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,457 mi
Last recorded82,457 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 DGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 76,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,997 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 59,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,002 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 53,002 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,719 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,069 miles

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

both front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 20 Mar 2015 23,069 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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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E20 DGA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 E20 DGA, 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 E20 DGA registered?

E20 DGA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is E20 DGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 DGA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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