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AV62 DZY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,423 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 87,423 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,866 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

exhaust heat shied deteriorating on fittings

Fail 6 Nov 2024 78,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks on tyre edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under body trays

exhaust heat shied deteriorating on fittings

Fail 14 Oct 2024 78,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,400 miles

Central Heatshield insecure

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Oct 2023 72,400 miles

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

Central Heatshield insecure

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,536 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,624 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner and outer edges and caracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 45,373 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,503 miles

Coolant leak ***reservoir area[topped up with water]*** ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 41,503 miles

Coolant leak ***reservoir area[topped up with water]*** ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0028 fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0028 fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,252 miles

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

Rear tyres splitting/deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,912 miles

Front tyres outer walls deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,738 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 DZY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DZY, 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 AV62 DZY registered?

AV62 DZY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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