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AD12 DXL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,253 mi
Last recorded113,253 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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 ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 113,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,465 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,176 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 96,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disk inner face corroded causing brake noise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,339 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 29,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 20,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,966 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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AD12 DXL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD12 DXL, 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 AD12 DXL registered?

AD12 DXL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 August 2012.

Is AD12 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DXL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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