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AV62 DZX

2012 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 104,222 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,337 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,786 miles

Exhaust system corroded all.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens/cover weathered.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,729 miles

Front n/s and o/s sidelamps modified

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect area (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt areas starting to fray

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

deterioration dots visible on front wiper blades

Fail 14 Sep 2020 60,729 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s sidelamps modified

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect area (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt areas starting to fray

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers and shields restricts view

deterioration dots visible on front wiper blades

Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,565 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,284 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 DZX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV62 DZX, 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 DZX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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