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AO12 PDK

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,048 mi
Last recorded63,048 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 PDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 63,048 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 63,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 57,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 51,904 miles

ALL REAR SEATBELTS NOT TESTED as vehicle loaded like a van and full of equipment

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 51,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR SEATBELTS NOT TESTED as vehicle loaded like a van and full of equipment

Coolant leak Coolant bottle empty prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,568 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 35,817 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,075 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 29,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 26,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,927 miles

1. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

3. Nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 20,924 miles

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

1. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

3. Nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,995 miles

1. Nail in nearside front tyre. 2. Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 11,615 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 PDK is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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