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AV62 NBM

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,021 mi
Last recorded114,021 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 NBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 114,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber slight splitting in places and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 114,012 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements both sides not working independantely of headlamp dip beams (4.2.2 (a))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber slight splitting in places and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 103,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 103,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,850 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,288 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 65,288 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes not tested metal to metal

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,713 miles

front windscreen cracked but not affecting view

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 NBM is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

AV62 NBM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is AV62 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 NBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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