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502 ABY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,330 mi
Last recorded27,330 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration502 ABY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 27,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 26,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 26,096 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,481 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 25,472 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 24,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 23,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,129 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 20,160 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,978 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 12,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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502 ABY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 502 ABY, 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 502 ABY registered?

502 ABY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is 502 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 502 ABY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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