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AO12 KWW

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,202 mi
Last recorded58,202 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 58,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,446 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 48,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,068 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 36,066 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 34,182 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 34,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,382 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2020 28,537 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2020 28,537 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,980 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 22,276 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 15,902 miles

Front tyre's wearing low on edge's

n/s/f tyre cut to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,173 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 KWW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol 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 KWW, 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 KWW registered?

AO12 KWW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AO12 KWW safe to buy?

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