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AU12 OPK

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,707 mi
Last recorded98,707 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 98,707 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights have water ingress inside units (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 98,707 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights have water ingress inside units (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,910 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 94,910 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,650 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 73,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 73,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,219 miles

Offside Front tyre required shortly

both rear tyres required shortly

Fail 27 Jan 2021 67,219 miles

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

Offside Front tyre required shortly

both rear tyres required shortly

Pass 3 Feb 2020 62,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,990 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 48,990 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,380 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2017 44,380 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,088 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,811 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 OPK is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK registered?

AU12 OPK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is AU12 OPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 OPK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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