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AP62 FDD

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,622 mi
Last recorded114,622 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 114,622 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 114,622 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 108,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 103,948 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2024 103,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2023 98,398 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,451 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,149 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres becoming excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

various damage around the vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2021 93,149 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres becoming excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

various damage around the vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 81,435 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut on tread

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,791 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,960 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,720 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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AP62 FDD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP62 FDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP62 FDD registered?

AP62 FDD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AP62 FDD safe to buy?

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