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A29 DFA

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,163 mi
Last recorded149,163 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 DFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 149,163 miles

Front and Rear ,Winter protection applied on sub frame,suspensions component not fully inspected

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 148,909 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing lower joint pinch bolts are normal bolts without nyloc nuts/spring washers etc (5.3.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively may just need cleaning (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened wishbone to subframe mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing lower joint pinch bolt is a normal bolt without nyloc nut/spring washer etc (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever stuck in on position (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively may just need cleaning (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slightly lazy retracting

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

aux belt worn/cracking

coolant bottle low

gear box mounting bolt too long and fouling steering rack casing

Pass 6 Nov 2025 164,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 164,477 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 144,032 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 138,762 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 138,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 128,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 126,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 126,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 114,696 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISC FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FUEL HOSE BETWEEN TNK & FILLER - DAMP

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES INNER CV GAITERS SPLIT & LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY NOTED IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 114,678 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE NO BEAM IMAGE - INCORRECTLY FITTED BULBS (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISC FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FUEL HOSE BETWEEN TNK & FILLER - DAMP

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES INNER CV GAITERS SPLIT & LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNWR EDGE - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY NOTED IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 126,763 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,149 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,335 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 110,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 May 2019 87,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted.

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

Fail 29 May 2019 87,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,780 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,262 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,049 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,545 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ~2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ~2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,074 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,382 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear straight link arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,605 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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A29 DFA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A29 DFA, 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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A29 DFA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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