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AO12 SFZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,924 mi
Last recorded118,924 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,924 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 118,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 102,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,685 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 70,606 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,237 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,085 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 14,413 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 7,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 7,498 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 SFZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc 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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

AO12 SFZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is AO12 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 SFZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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