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AD03 WEM

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,638 mi
Last recorded105,638 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 105,638 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,655 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,389 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded too (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded too (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 69,332 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,312 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,733 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner treads

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AD03 WEM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD03 WEM, 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 AD03 WEM registered?

AD03 WEM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is AD03 WEM safe to buy?

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