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AO62 BAV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,086 mi
Last recorded102,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 BAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 102,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 97,496 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,218 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,035 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,871 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 62,868 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding and discoloured

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,647 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,496 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 38,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,338 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 12,854 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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AO62 BAV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc 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 AO62 BAV, 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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What year was AO62 BAV registered?

AO62 BAV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AO62 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 BAV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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