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AO12 EPN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,628 mi
Last recorded99,628 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 99,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 88,582 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 88,582 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2024 84,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,327 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,778 miles

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,991 miles

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,961 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated, mis-shapen

Fail 15 Jan 2020 58,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres deteriorated, mis-shapen

Pass 21 Dec 2018 52,803 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 52,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,825 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 35,492 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,120 miles

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 EPN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 EPN registered?

AO12 EPN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is AO12 EPN safe to buy?

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