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AF12 YKO

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,801 mi
Last recorded118,801 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 118,801 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 107,143 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Fail 9 Oct 2024 107,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak level low ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,660 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 94,660 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,534 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

rubber door seals insecure on offside front nearside front & nearside rear.

Fail 14 Oct 2022 85,534 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

lower engine cover insecure

rubber door seals insecure on offside front nearside front & nearside rear.

Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,801 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 74,789 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,936 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 34,936 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,553 miles

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,498 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,486 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 YKO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YKO, 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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AF12 YKO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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