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AF12 VAM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,119 mi
Last recorded106,119 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 106,119 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 106,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 100,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,112 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Feb 2023 92,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,304 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,295 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 82,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,526 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,326 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VAM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

AF12 VAM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AF12 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 VAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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