MOT Status
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126,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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NS HEADLAMP BRACKET DAMAGED
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
NS HEADLAMP BRACKET DAMAGED
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust modified
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust modified
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Modified
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Modified
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Modified
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Modified
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Undertray fitted, not allowing full inspection.
Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edges
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front brake discs corroded and pressure worn
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO12 FWL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FWL, 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 FWL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.
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