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AO62 VBY

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,370 mi
Last recorded106,370 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 106,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 103,581 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,869 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise brake check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 m only just met advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 84,895 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise brake check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 m only just met advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 74,507 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Front tyres are worn Bald on inner shoulder very close to canvas!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Oct 2020 74,507 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))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Front tyres are worn Bald on inner shoulder very close to canvas!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Oct 2019 62,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,379 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,391 miles

Undertrays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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 VBY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 998cc 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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

AO62 VBY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is AO62 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VBY 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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