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AO12 DMZ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,900 mi
Last recorded140,900 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 140,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heatshield adrift

general underbody corossion

Fail 26 Mar 2026 140,900 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heatshield adrift

general underbody corossion

Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,781 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 135,781 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 129,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general underbody corossion

Pass 22 Mar 2023 123,837 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 117,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,554 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seatbelts(fully covered)

Pass 25 Mar 2020 103,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,425 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,557 miles

As per failure.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,557 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1. Front and rear brake pads becoming worn, nearside rear is near legal limits. 2. Offside rear tyre near legal limits. 3. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits.

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 DMZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DMZ, 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 DMZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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