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149,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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 ()
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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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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