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AF12 GDO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,333 mi
Last recorded100,333 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 GDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 100,333 miles

Offside Front lower arm bush deteriorated

windscreen has two chips in zone B

Pass 4 Jun 2024 79,842 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 75,717 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 75,717 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 74,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2019 47,701 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 47,701 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour bulbs faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine bay covers,heat shields and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GDO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GDO, 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 GDO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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