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AF12 VFB

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

191,600 mi
Last recorded191,600 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2024 191,600 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 181,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 170,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 151,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 139,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 100,797 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,378 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,492 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate starting to delaminate

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 VFB is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

Is AF12 VFB safe to buy?

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