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AV62 DZW

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,934 mi
Last recorded71,934 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,934 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2023 71,918 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 62,334 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 62,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,960 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 38,512 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,815 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall deep cut less than 25mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,662 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,609 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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AV62 DZW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AV62 DZW, 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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AV62 DZW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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