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A16 HYX

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,008 mi
Last recorded98,008 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Fail 21 Apr 2026 98,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,193 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 85,300 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 76,076 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,071 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 71,071 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 68,104 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,669 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 54,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 43,515 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 43,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre at 2mm tread depth 215/55/16 93v

Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,190 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 34,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 23,116 miles

coolant level low

Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A16 HYX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A16 HYX, 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 A16 HYX registered?

A16 HYX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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