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A12 TGF

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,118 mi
Last recorded70,118 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 70,118 miles

Central Front Upper windscreen slight stone chip

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 63,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 57,566 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 57,566 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 51,065 miles

Central Front stone chip in windscreen

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 42,531 miles

All tyres on 3mm

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight wear on both rear trailing arms ? Front mount bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,562 miles

All tyres getting low ? Rears wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,860 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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A12 TGF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,156 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 A12 TGF, 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 10 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 TGF registered?

A12 TGF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is A12 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 TGF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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