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AO62 CHN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,894 mi
Last recorded91,894 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 CHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 91,894 miles

Engine mount leaking fluid

High level brake light not working

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 88,532 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,991 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 81,990 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,882 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc inner face worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to back deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear staring to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 78,881 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s rear pads worn metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc inner face worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to back deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear staring to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,599 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn on edges and n/s starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 68,636 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,485 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,282 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,199 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 CHN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

AO62 CHN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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