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AO12 TYD

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,303 mi
Last recorded119,303 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 119,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 116,183 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,473 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,159 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 107,158 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,640 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 105,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,770 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,046 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 79,045 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Door rubber seal insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 63,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Door rubber seal insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,771 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,858 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 20,855 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 20,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 20,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre sidewall worn.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre sidewall worn.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 TYD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TYD, 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 TYD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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