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AO12 VOA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,144 mi
Last recorded184,144 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 184,144 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s & n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear bumper damaged, loose o/s & n/s outer edges. but still secure.

Fail 5 Dec 2025 184,144 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s & n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear bumper damaged, loose o/s & n/s outer edges. but still secure.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 162,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 162,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 140,952 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 118,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,419 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 97,805 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,749 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 68,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 42,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 27,858 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 VOA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VOA, 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 VOA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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