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AO12 CYW

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,344 mi
Last recorded172,344 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 172,344 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2026 172,344 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2025 161,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Passenger Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2025 161,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Passenger Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 150,660 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2024 150,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2023 138,811 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Fail 31 May 2023 138,811 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 13 May 2022 134,655 miles

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 131,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 127,065 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2020 127,065 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 120,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe bent (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 14 May 2018 111,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,443 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CYW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

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

Is AO12 CYW safe to buy?

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