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AU62 SFN

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,095 mi
Last recorded96,095 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 SFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,095 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 86,352 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,289 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 85,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 80,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 75,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,270 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2021 70,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,994 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 42,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,573 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm and edges worn

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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AU62 SFN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 AU62 SFN, 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 AU62 SFN registered?

AU62 SFN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is AU62 SFN safe to buy?

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