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AO12 FWR

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,501 mi
Last recorded97,501 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,501 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 97,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,916 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,755 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 86,733 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area and tyre showing signs of age derogation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area and tyre showing signs of age derogation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area and tyre showing signs of age derogation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area and tyre showing signs of age derogation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,226 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 68,225 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 63,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges ,tread 3-4mm in middle.215/55 ZR16 97W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 44,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 34,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,242 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 FWR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

AO12 FWR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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