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AV12 NLZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,893 mi
Last recorded136,893 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 136,893 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 136,051 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 126,100 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,811 miles

all four tyres part worn

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,588 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,068 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,551 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,180 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,296 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,370 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and slight corrosion on edge of inner faces

Fail 12 Dec 2016 46,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn and slight corrosion on edge of inner faces

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,181 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,459 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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AV12 NLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV12 NLZ, 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 AV12 NLZ registered?

AV12 NLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 NLZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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