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AO62 UPJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,084 mi
Last recorded61,084 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 61,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,390 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 54,194 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 50,253 miles

Exhaust General Corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules have light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear brake hose ferrules have light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe has general corrosion and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,368 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion. Front flange joint and rear mounting bracket heavily corroded.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS - JUST MET REQUIREMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS, short pipes to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS, 1.5-1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe and lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 47,368 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion. Front flange joint and rear mounting bracket heavily corroded.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS - JUST MET REQUIREMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS, short pipes to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS, 1.5-1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,187 miles

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

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

general corrosion to exhaust system and brackets

Fail 10 Dec 2020 44,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, advise steering track check (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system and mounting brackets

Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,871 miles

general corrosion to exhaust system and mounting brackets

Pass 10 Dec 2018 38,363 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just met minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,055 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,881 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,257 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

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

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