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A16 UKG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,012 mi
Last recorded132,012 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 132,012 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 132,012 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 98,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 124,551 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 124,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,593 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 122,631 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 122,628 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

T.P.M.S light on

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2023 72,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

T.P.M.S light on

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 120,688 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 120,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,302 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 65,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 117,759 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake weak

Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,860 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 111,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 111,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn smooth and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant low

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,703 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 41,248 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

emissions too lean to measure

Fail 23 Apr 2019 86,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

emissions too lean to measure

Pass 2 May 2018 29,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,288 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 11 Apr 2016 49,698 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to be detected

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 UKG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKG, 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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A16 UKG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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