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AO12 DPZ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,177 mi
Last recorded103,177 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,928 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 72,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,386 miles

NSR TYRE: VALVE STEM PERISHED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 9 Sep 2021 61,386 miles

NSR TYRE: VALVE STEM PERISHED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre close to limit 215/55/16

Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,172 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DPZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DPZ, 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 DPZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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