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A17 SWX

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,397 mi
Last recorded146,397 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 146,397 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 146,397 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 142,771 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 137,424 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 137,370 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside ond offside front inner cv boots split and losing grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,260 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 130,260 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 122,873 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 122,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,251 miles

Vehicle presented showing an intermittent misfire.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 108,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,860 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,075 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,716 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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A17 SWX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 A17 SWX, 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 A17 SWX registered?

A17 SWX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is A17 SWX safe to buy?

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