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AF12 OPY

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

214,097 mi
Last recorded214,097 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 214,097 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 214,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 198,356 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 198,354 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Heatshields insecure

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 181,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 167,057 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 167,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 151,966 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 132,806 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 118,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 99,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,952 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 77,951 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,765 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,946 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres worn very close to wear bars

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 OPY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

AF12 OPY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AF12 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 OPY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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