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AU12 AMK

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,747 mi
Last recorded109,747 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 AMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 109,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 106,037 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 106,037 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 101,804 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,411 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 91,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,066 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 77,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,820 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,259 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,918 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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AU12 AMK is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AU12 AMK, 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 AU12 AMK registered?

AU12 AMK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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