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AO12 EPV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 88,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 82,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc surface corroded on nearside and offside disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 82,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc surface corroded on nearside and offside disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 77,022 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear showing signs of corrosion under paint protection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread showing on inside and outside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe signs of corrosion under paint protection at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread showing on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 59,178 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,717 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 54,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,003 miles

Advise offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres 2-3mm and perished slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,848 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,002 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,688 miles

Front rusty lip on discs

Front undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs marked and rusty on insides

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 EPV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc 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 EPV, 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 EPV registered?

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

Is AO12 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 EPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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