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AU12 LBL

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,443 mi
Last recorded169,443 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 LBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 169,443 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 137,522 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,918 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,092 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 78,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,508 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 49,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,270 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 44,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,762 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 LBL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LBL, 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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AU12 LBL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is AU12 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 LBL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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