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AF62 YHY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,564 mi
Last recorded119,564 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 119,564 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 106,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 94,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust heat shields are loose

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 86,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,950 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 72,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 66,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,598 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 42,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,786 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 31,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,393 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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AF62 YHY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF62 YHY, 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 AF62 YHY registered?

AF62 YHY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AF62 YHY safe to buy?

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