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AF62 ZDO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,930 mi
Last recorded106,930 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 106,930 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 100,787 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,768 miles

Rear Under vehicle corrosion and various mechanical components

Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,995 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,412 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,605 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and has nail in tread

Fail 30 Aug 2019 65,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and has nail in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,933 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,004 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 ZDO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZDO, 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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AF62 ZDO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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