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AU12 WNB

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,557 mi
Last recorded131,557 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 131,557 miles

Offside Front Inner C.V. boot pin-holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 131,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner C.V. boot pin-holed

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed around inner circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner C.V. boot pin-holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed around inner circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 122,203 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed around inner circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin-holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed around inner circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 110,127 miles

Fume smell in cabin but no exhaust leaks visible

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 29 Jan 2024 110,127 miles

Fume smell in cabin but no exhaust leaks visible

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2023 98,885 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 98,885 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,007 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 87,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,410 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 52,012 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 52,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,933 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 48,933 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,652 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre low

both front tyres cutting off on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,485 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 WNB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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