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AF12 OSX

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,871 mi
Last recorded152,871 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 152,871 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm and badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm and badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s is becoming excessive ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s headlight has water ingress

Fail 19 Nov 2024 143,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm and badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm and badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s is becoming excessive ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s headlight has water ingress

Pass 16 Nov 2023 134,297 miles

Both front tyres are worn to 2mm and are heavily deteriorated

Both rear tyres are heavily deteriorated

Huge amount of play in the inner steering rack joints

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Close to excessive (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 134,046 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values .52 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Both front tyres are worn to 2mm and are heavily deteriorated

Both rear tyres are heavily deteriorated

Huge amount of play in the inner steering rack joints

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Close to excessive (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,198 miles

Both rear tyres are badly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) getting pretty bad now, some free play felt at the steering wheel ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 117,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 117,471 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,734 miles

both front tied rods have play

front discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 94,626 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 94,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2018 89,211 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 82,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 77,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,125 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 OSX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OSX, 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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What year was AF12 OSX registered?

AF12 OSX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is AF12 OSX safe to buy?

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