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AO12 LMF

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,237 mi
Last recorded98,237 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 98,237 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,398 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2022 86,386 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth and cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,911 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 59,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,949 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,453 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,511 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,357 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 15,357 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LMF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

AO12 LMF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is AO12 LMF safe to buy?

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