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AO12 KWU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 131,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 131,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 124,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,242 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

stone chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2023 118,241 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2022 111,995 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Front inner cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorate on outer edge

stone chips front screen

Pass 16 Aug 2021 105,871 miles

Front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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))

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,935 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,311 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 77,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2017 64,306 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,921 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 52,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 37,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limt, 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,586 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 KWU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey 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 KWU, 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 KWU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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