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AF12 LNW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,016 mi
Last recorded88,016 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 LNW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,016 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 88,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 76,264 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 76,264 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted on test! (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,631 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 64,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres AT LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm tread!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 51,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 39,786 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 39,786 miles

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on test! (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,092 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,906 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 34,255 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,239 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,293 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 26,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,038 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 LNW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LNW, 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 LNW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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