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A17 WCP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,952 mi
Last recorded139,952 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,952 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,291 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,109 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,638 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,477 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,086 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,489 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 87,489 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,421 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 WCP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A17 WCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 WCP registered?

A17 WCP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is A17 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 WCP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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