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AO62 GPE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,219 mi
Last recorded71,219 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 GPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 71,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,956 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,531 miles

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

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

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2021 56,530 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,210 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both unevenly worn+ cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 41,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + cuts/splits to cords inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both unevenly worn+ cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,457 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,503 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 GPE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

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

Is AO62 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 GPE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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