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AF62 ZLV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,963 mi
Last recorded128,963 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 128,963 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 125,872 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 125,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 123,686 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 123,686 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 114,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 105,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,884 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2021 99,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,113 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 81,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,060 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,614 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,446 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 ZLV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc 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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

AF62 ZLV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is AF62 ZLV safe to buy?

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