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AO12 OMU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,617 mi
Last recorded116,617 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 116,617 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2025 116,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2024 112,987 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 112,962 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin plus worse under bonnet (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/45.17 - should be 215/50.17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 109,076 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 109,051 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps single lamp LED unit flickering (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge, metal ()

Pass 24 Jun 2022 105,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 99,258 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 96,300 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 96,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,464 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge but is a stepped tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner edge but is a stepped tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts to tread

Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,396 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 OMU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OMU, 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 OMU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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