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AO62 GGV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,913 mi
Last recorded38,913 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 GGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 38,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 34,628 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 34,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face is breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 29,780 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 25,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 23,650 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 23,650 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 20,122 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 20,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 15,383 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 15,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,582 miles

covers and shields restricts view

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 12,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,086 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 GGV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGV, 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 GGV registered?

AO62 GGV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AO62 GGV safe to buy?

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