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AO62 VWU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,066 mi
Last recorded124,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 124,066 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 116,879 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,914 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 87,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 75,572 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 59,672 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 59,672 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,829 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,001 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 28,899 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on outer edges

child seat

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 VWU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO62 VWU registered?

AO62 VWU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AO62 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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