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AO12 RYU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,860 mi
Last recorded89,860 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 RYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 89,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,002 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,829 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,041 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 80,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,140 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 74,135 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,753 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 66,881 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 66,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,066 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,282 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 RYU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

AO12 RYU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AO12 RYU safe to buy?

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