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AO12 HZC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,075 mi
Last recorded59,075 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 59,075 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 55,917 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 55,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 51,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 46,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 42,480 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both around edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have wear/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both around edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 38,118 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have wear/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both around edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 29,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 22,665 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 16,740 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 11,326 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 5,566 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 HZC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

AO12 HZC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AO12 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 HZC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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