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AF12 YLZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,392 mi
Last recorded93,392 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 93,392 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 93,363 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,441 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,260 miles

front tyres shoulders worn

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,499 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,267 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 38,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 32,511 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 27,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,102 miles

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 YLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

AF12 YLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AF12 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YLZ 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.

Does AF12 YLZ have outstanding finance?

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