MOT Status
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151,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (2 mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres becoming cracked/perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, inner and outer edges 2mm. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, inner and outer edges 2mm. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm.
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO12 DKU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?
AO12 DKU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2012.
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