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AF12 YEB

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,864 mi
Last recorded83,864 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,932 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 79,932 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 74,826 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 74,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,841 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 66,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,211 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 59,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 51,595 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,837 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,610 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 39,607 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,343 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 32,343 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low and uneven (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 17,537 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 11,239 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 YEB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

AF12 YEB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YEB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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