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AO12 GPX

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,119 mi
Last recorded128,119 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 128,119 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 128,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 115,289 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 106,640 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,635 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,083 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 97,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,435 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,394 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 63,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,329 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper/fog lamp damaged but no sharp edges

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 GPX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

AO12 GPX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is AO12 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 GPX 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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