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AU12 GNZ

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,872 mi
Last recorded157,872 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 157,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 153,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 149,074 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 149,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,722 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 144,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Nearside and Offside brake hose casing splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 141,153 miles

Accident damage to nearside rear door

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 138,834 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 135,433 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 135,433 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,517 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,837 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 79,553 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,553 miles

rear brake pads getting low

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 GNZ 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 73.3%.

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 AU12 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

AU12 GNZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is AU12 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 GNZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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