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AF12 GFO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,569 mi
Last recorded71,569 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,569 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 71,569 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 61,922 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in both lenses nearside and off side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,868 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 55,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 53,182 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level below min

oil level on min

Pass 4 May 2017 50,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 48,799 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers are starting to smear screen

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 GFO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GFO, 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 GFO registered?

AF12 GFO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AF12 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 GFO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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