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AP12 DME

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,071 mi
Last recorded142,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 142,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 121,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,835 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 90,833 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 74,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 63,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,136 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall slightly damaged all tyres 3-4 mm

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 45,129 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer side wall slightly damaged all tyres 3-4 mm

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,799 miles

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

Nearside Front outer side wall slightly damaged/kerbed

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,744 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 DME is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DME, 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 DME is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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