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AO62 UPT

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,093 mi
Last recorded173,093 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 UPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 173,093 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipe coatings bloated with corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 158,192 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 158,192 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 128,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,692 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Worn to advisory limit of play.... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,703 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,117 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,473 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,838 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,453 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 UPT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

AO62 UPT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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