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AO62 XBT

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,311 mi
Last recorded70,311 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 XBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 70,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,978 miles

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 68,978 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 64,302 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,351 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front subframe corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2023 59,350 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front subframe corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2022 55,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,518 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 51,464 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,293 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))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 47,293 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 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 31 Oct 2019 42,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 37,214 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 31,433 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 23,890 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,510 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 XBT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

AO62 XBT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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