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AF12 GCY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,497 mi
Last recorded96,497 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 GCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,497 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 96,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 91,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 87,846 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 75,972 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge, 215/50/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,485 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2019 63,485 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit fuel cleaner and retested (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inside edge but not full cut tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inside edge but not full cut tred (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 57,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inside edge but not full cut tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inside edge but not full cut tred (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 50,142 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Smoke level high, 3 tests needed

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,617 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,834 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 GCY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF12 GCY, 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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AF12 GCY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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