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AF12 VAX

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,541 mi
Last recorded49,541 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2022 49,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 47,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 45,305 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,699 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,657 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,648 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,601 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 VAX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

AF12 VAX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is AF12 VAX safe to buy?

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