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AO12 YOF

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,843 mi
Last recorded174,843 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 174,843 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 145,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 129,948 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 129,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2019 122,142 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 122,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 110,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 110,689 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted ***inner rim pot hole damaged/distorted*** (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 91,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***large void bush*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge bald***215/55R16-93W*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***large void bush*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape/cuts in tread area[3mm]***215/55R16-93V***

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ***outer sidewall***215/55R16-93Y*** (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***multiple cuts in tread area***215/55R16-93H*** (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***large void bush*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge bald***215/55R16-93W*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***large void bush*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape/cuts in tread area[3mm]***215/55R16-93V***

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,049 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted pulling tyre out ofshape (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and zero inner edge/ out of shape due to distortedwheel rim (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level on min

Pass 5 May 2015 54,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YOF is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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