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AF12 ORA

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ORA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,055 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 74,318 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 69,631 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,895 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,427 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,516 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 57,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and cut outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 42,343 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,885 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre just legal

offside rear tyre worn 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 ORA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ORA, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 ORA?

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What year was AF12 ORA registered?

AF12 ORA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is AF12 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ORA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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