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AM62 RSM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,061 mi
Last recorded171,061 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM62 RSM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 171,061 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 165,966 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 161,609 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 161,575 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 153,406 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 149,764 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 137,195 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 137,184 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,294 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,265 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,514 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 110,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,932 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AM62 RSM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AM62 RSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM62 RSM registered?

AM62 RSM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is AM62 RSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM62 RSM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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