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AP12 BYY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,001 mi
Last recorded103,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 103,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 92,349 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 80,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,277 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,880 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge smooth . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 52,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 8 Jun 2019 52,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 May 2018 46,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,089 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,140 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 BYY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP12 BYY, 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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AP12 BYY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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