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AF08 BEX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,952 mi
Last recorded102,952 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,952 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 98,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,793 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,433 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 48,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,364 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,557 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 32,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,042 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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AF08 BEX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF08 BEX, 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 AF08 BEX registered?

AF08 BEX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AF08 BEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 BEX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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