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AO62 UOG

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,993 mi
Last recorded76,993 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 UOG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,993 miles

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

Heat shield loose

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 76,986 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Heat shield loose

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,030 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 74,027 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 69,878 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 69,872 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 65,930 miles

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

offside front fog light cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2023 65,297 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside front fog light cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,331 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,678 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,696 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,294 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,202 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,043 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,028 miles

Undertray obscuring some underside components

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 UOG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 UOG, 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 UOG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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