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AF12 YMH

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,949 mi
Last recorded140,949 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YMH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 140,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 140,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 136,613 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 130,121 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 124,348 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 116,168 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 105,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50 R17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 97,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 97,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,181 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,560 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

both rear tyres becoming out of shape and perished 215/50/17

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,652 miles

slight damage to windscreen

slight leak from offside front outer driveshaft gaitor

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 YMH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 YMH, 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 YMH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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