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R12 DHW

2023 Ford Focus

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,294 mi
Last recorded32,294 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Focus22,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 32,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 56,950 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Front and rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,976 miles

Rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2024 55,976 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,361 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 23 Jun 2022 47,585 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 37,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 35,183 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 35,182 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cuts in tyre wall n/s/r

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,869 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,101 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 25,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,636 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front wipers not the best

Fail 19 Jun 2012 19,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front wipers not the best

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,977 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 15,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,494 miles

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

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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R12 DHW is a 2023 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2023 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 22,938 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 R12 DHW, 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 3 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R12 DHW is a 2023 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2023.

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