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AU12 TYS

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,546 mi
Last recorded86,546 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 86,546 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 82,276 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 80,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,045 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 77,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear NSR tyre badly feathered

Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,659 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 56,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,157 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,522 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,726 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 TYS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 TYS registered?

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

Is AU12 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 TYS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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