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AF62 YJS

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,788 mi
Last recorded77,788 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YJS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 77,788 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under body/components has slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2025 72,761 miles

Central Exhaust modified

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 72,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust modified

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,175 miles

Central Exhaust modified

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Fail 6 Jul 2023 60,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 17 Jun 2022 54,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 49,980 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 45,518 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 45,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 42,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,252 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on tread

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 9 Jul 2016 18,960 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 18,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,395 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 YJS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

AF62 YJS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AF62 YJS safe to buy?

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