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AP12 EXB

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,725 mi
Last recorded67,725 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 67,725 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 67,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,290 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 67,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,711 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 65,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,970 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 16,219 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 14,014 miles

Front Outer tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2016 11,693 miles

front tyres outer sidewalls have slight damage

Pass 16 Jul 2015 9,656 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 EXB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

AP12 EXB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AP12 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 EXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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