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A1 SFR

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,845 mi
Last recorded34,845 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 34,845 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 34,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 30,266 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 25,398 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 21,209 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 17,816 miles

All four tyres are perished

Pass 5 Sep 2019 17,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 15,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 12,906 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 9,524 miles

Under trays & Engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 7,832 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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A1 SFR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 998cc petrol 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 A1 SFR, 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

How do I check the history of A1 SFR?

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What year was A1 SFR registered?

A1 SFR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is A1 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 SFR 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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