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A22 LXW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,797 mi
Last recorded62,797 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 LXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,797 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 62,796 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,225 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 34,475 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 32,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,556 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,618 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 28,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,729 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 23,592 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,344 miles

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

all four tyres cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2016 15,683 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,879 miles

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

SLIGHT CRACKING TO ALL TYRES

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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A22 LXW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A22 LXW, 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 A22 LXW registered?

A22 LXW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is A22 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 LXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A22 LXW have outstanding finance?

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