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AO12 DMV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,007 mi
Last recorded78,007 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,007 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 78,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 26 Jan 2018 59,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour shows white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,171 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,254 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 43,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,934 miles

Nearside 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 DMV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DMV, 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 DMV registered?

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

Is AO12 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 DMV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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