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AF12 YLO

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,320 mi
Last recorded99,320 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 99,320 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 91,822 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,803 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 85,803 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 81,897 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 75,247 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 70,285 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 70,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 65,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,694 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,852 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 YLO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

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

Is AF12 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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