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AP12 AZA

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,437 mi
Last recorded151,437 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 151,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 139,205 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 139,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall almost to cords! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,474 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 121,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,283 miles

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 9 Nov 2021 86,525 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 86,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,292 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,377 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 1 Nov 2019 67,377 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,686 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 60,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre screw in the tread

Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,015 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2016 38,736 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 38,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,561 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,345 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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AP12 AZA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP12 AZA, 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 AP12 AZA registered?

AP12 AZA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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