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AF12 YLE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,539 mi
Last recorded54,539 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 54,539 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing more than slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 54,539 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing more than slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 47,961 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 47,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 43,888 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 43,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 32,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 26,366 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 19,932 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 19,600 miles

Covers Fitted

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,440 miles

Covers fitted

Cut in N/S Front Tyre wall

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 18,025 miles

Nearside wheels and tyres are damaged.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 12,668 miles

Covers Fitted

Small Cut in N/S Front Tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,708 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 YLE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

AF12 YLE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AF12 YLE safe to buy?

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