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717 WAF

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,053 mi
Last recorded100,053 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration717 WAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,053 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 92,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear’s are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight oil leakage (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake discs inner faces slight deterioration/corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Both tyres tread distorted inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs inner faces slight corrosion/deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,594 miles

Front brake discs inner face deteriorated

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,050 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 42,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,325 miles

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

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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717 WAF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 717 WAF, 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 717 WAF registered?

717 WAF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 717 WAF safe to buy?

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