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AL52 LFC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,108 mi
Last recorded147,108 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 LFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 147,108 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osf and Nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr and Nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 138,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb loose in holder (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osf and Nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr and Nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 130,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight hole in silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 121,801 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,501 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 104,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,823 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 97,823 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,787 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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AL52 LFC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL52 LFC, 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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AL52 LFC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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