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AF12 ACE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,619 mi
Last recorded77,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ACE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 77,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 75,971 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 74,093 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 72,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,113 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,318 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 67,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,906 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,960 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 47,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 35,739 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 35,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,316 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 13,518 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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AF12 ACE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AF12 ACE, 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 AF12 ACE registered?

AF12 ACE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is AF12 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ACE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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