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AO12 EWE

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 72,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,276 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 35,275 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 24,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,764 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 24,083 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,996 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in tyre tread and slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating + cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating + cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2015 19,087 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 16,961 miles

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 EWE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EWE, 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 EWE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is AO12 EWE safe to buy?

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