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AO62 DRV

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,550 mi
Last recorded91,550 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 DRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 91,550 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose around fuel tank

Fail 2 Feb 2026 91,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose around fuel tank

Pass 3 Feb 2025 87,195 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 87,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside headlamp loose advise remedial repair

Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,216 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,653 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 57,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 40,597 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 40,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,614 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 22,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,912 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 DRV is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO62 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

AO62 DRV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AO62 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 DRV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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