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AO62 FSL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,072 mi
Last recorded73,072 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 FSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 67,145 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,771 miles

under tray

Fail 28 Sep 2023 58,771 miles

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

under tray

Pass 13 Sep 2022 52,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 42,743 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,973 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,967 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,566 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 FSL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO62 FSL registered?

AO62 FSL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is AO62 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 FSL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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