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AO62 UEA

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,044 mi
Last recorded119,044 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 119,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 118,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 104,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 92,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,890 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear light units slightly loose

Fail 28 Mar 2023 89,768 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear light units slightly loose

Pass 30 Mar 2022 83,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,585 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,207 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,080 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,529 miles

Front engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Lower under trays/floor covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre on inner edge and may be un repairable if all the way through due to how close the screw is to the sidewall ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,982 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Item re moved from drivers view before test

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 UEA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc 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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

AO62 UEA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is AO62 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 UEA 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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