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AO12 CYC

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,985 mi
Last recorded143,985 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 143,985 miles

rear arms corroded as well as anti roll bar

Fail 10 Apr 2025 143,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant low

rear arms corroded as well as anti roll bar

Rear exhaust clamp broke at backbox

Pass 11 Apr 2024 131,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking around tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking around tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 120,967 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes swollen

Fail 10 Apr 2023 120,834 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing and bulb unit fallen inside mirror housing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes swollen

Pass 11 Apr 2022 110,022 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 97,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2021 97,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip is missing. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on inner edge and on legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heat shield around fuel tank is loose.

Pass 17 Apr 2020 84,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2020 84,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,582 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 69,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,256 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,026 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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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AO12 CYC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO12 CYC, 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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AO12 CYC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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