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AV62 RTO

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,979 mi
Last recorded115,979 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 RTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 115,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 115,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split several locations (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit / graining and perishing - change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit / graining and perishing - change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 100,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 93,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 93,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,186 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,502 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 60,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,464 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking on the tread area and on side wall

Fail 12 Jul 2018 52,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking on the tread area and on side wall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 2 nails in tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,658 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 29,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 RTO is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

AV62 RTO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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