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AP12 HBD

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,214 mi
Last recorded95,214 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 95,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 77,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,154 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,274 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 59,268 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,688 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 52,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 43,759 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,160 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3.00mm and small cuts in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 25,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3.00 mm

Offside Front tyre 3.00 on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,463 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,823 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 HBD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AP12 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

AP12 HBD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AP12 HBD safe to buy?

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