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AO12 XSL

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,814 mi
Last recorded82,814 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 82,814 miles

trays and covers masking some testable items

Fail 16 Jun 2026 82,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

trays and covers masking some testable items

Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,376 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 69,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,470 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 50,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 44,870 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 44,869 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,213 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,734 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

front discs and pads getting low

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,172 miles

both front tyres getting low

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 XSL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

AO12 XSL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is AO12 XSL safe to buy?

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