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AB12 AUS

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 AUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 118,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,727 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 112,750 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 112,750 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 106,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,148 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 100,479 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 100,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,915 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 69,915 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,612 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 64,332 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,917 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,028 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 57,028 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,842 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,364 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,147 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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AB12 AUS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 AB12 AUS, 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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AB12 AUS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AB12 AUS safe to buy?

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