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AO62 XTA

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,270 mi
Last recorded44,270 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 XTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 44,270 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 44,268 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 42,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,817 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 40,655 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2022 40,655 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,500 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,972 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 36,268 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 33,072 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 28,928 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,587 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,245 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 XTA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

AO62 XTA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is AO62 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 XTA 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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