Vehicle Intelligence Platform
2012 Ford Focus
$2,000
63/100 suitability for First Car
No visible wear deductions
The vehicle appears to be in good exterior condition with no visible rust or dents.
Reviewed 0 interior and 1 exterior photos.
- Rust ✓ · No visible rust
- Dents / body ✓ · No visible dents
- Interior ? · No interior photos in the listing.
- Listing notes ✓
- Mileage for age ? · Odometer not available.
Estimated from listing photos; may miss hidden or un-photographed damage.
Listing data is provided by the source and may change or sell out. Price, insurance, repair and resale costs are not included in the score.
Full suitability report
First Car suitability
2012 Ford Focus
Confidence: High — 90% of the scoring weight is backed by data
4.2 / 5 NHTSA stars (averaged) weight 44%
3801 NHTSA complaints on record weight 33%
No EPA fuel-economy data available.
8 recalls on record, 1 safety-critical weight 22%
The 2012 Ford Focus has an overall suitability score of 44 out of 100 for a first car, with a high confidence level in the scoring due to 90% of the weight being backed by data. The vehicle scores well in safety, receiving an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA, which contributes significantly to its score with a weight of 44%. However, the reliability index is quite low at 7 out of 100, influenced by a substantial number of 3801 complaints recorded by the NHTSA, which impacts the score heavily with a 33% weight.
The recall risk for this model is also a concern, scoring 19 out of 100, with eight recalls on record, including one that is safety-critical, affecting the score with a 22% weight. Unfortunately, there is no available data on the fuel economy for this vehicle, which could have provided additional insights into its suitability. Overall, while the safety rating is strong, the low reliability index and recall risk significantly influence the overall suitability score for this vehicle as a first car.
Recorded recalls (8)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- EQUIPMENT
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
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