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AO12 KVP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,867 mi
Last recorded149,867 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 149,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 133,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 133,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 6 Sep 2023 117,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel all under the car (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 103,269 miles

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot split and grease leaking out

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear ind and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

tpms light on

Fail 5 Sep 2022 103,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot split and grease leaking out

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear ind and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

tpms light on

Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,230 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,341 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,364 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 53,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,859 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KVP 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 KVP, 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 KVP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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