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AO12 TZS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 98,762 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,670 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 92,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 84,704 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 77,753 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 71,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,560 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 66,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 60,990 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 60,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,699 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2015 38,160 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

dots visible on front wiper blades

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,160 miles

dots visible on front wiper blades

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 TZS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TZS, 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

How do I check the history of AO12 TZS?

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What year was AO12 TZS registered?

AO12 TZS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AO12 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 TZS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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