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AO62 UPG

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,257 mi
Last recorded148,257 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 148,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And Rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 124,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

service due

surface corrosion rear subframe

undertray weak and sagging

Fail 25 Aug 2022 101,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

service due

surface corrosion rear subframe

undertray weak and sagging

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,388 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,front subframe

Fail 15 Oct 2021 79,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,front subframe

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,368 miles

Offside Front windscreen chipped not adversely effecting drivers view

Fail 16 Oct 2020 60,367 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front plastic wheel arch liner loose

Offside Front windscreen chipped not adversely effecting drivers view

Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 35,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,196 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 UPG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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