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AU12 OPB

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,944 mi
Last recorded76,944 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 OPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 76,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 73,925 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 70,839 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,368 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,766 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,693 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 55,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside door mirror is damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2020 52,578 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside door mirror is damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2019 45,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,316 miles

slight lip on the front brake disc's

Fail 12 Jan 2018 38,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner edge facing outward (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner edge facing outward (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner edge facing outward (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner edge facing outward (4.1.D.1f)

slight lip on the front brake disc's

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,811 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 24,562 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,630 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OPB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPB, 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 OPB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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