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AO12 CYL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,100 mi
Last recorded125,100 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 125,100 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,683 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 121,683 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,953 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 101,953 miles

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

Offside Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 58,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,627 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,467 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 24,117 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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AO12 CYL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AO12 CYL, 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 AO12 CYL registered?

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

Is AO12 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 CYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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