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AU12 SLZ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,966 mi
Last recorded142,966 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 142,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 133,014 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 132,821 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 123,584 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 123,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 114,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,898 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 96,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,622 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,630 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,640 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,471 miles

Front brake pads down to 2.5mm

Fail 11 Feb 2016 44,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads down to 2.5mm

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner face visually scored etc

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 SLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

AU12 SLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 SLZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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