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AO62 EDK

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 EDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,689 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 67,034 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 67,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 23 May 2025 67,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2024 60,553 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 60,486 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,346 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 53,346 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,506 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 27,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,514 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 24,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 21,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,578 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 EDK is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EDK, 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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AO62 EDK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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