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AV62 UXD

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,741 mi
Last recorded127,741 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 127,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides Rear Mounting Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 127,739 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides Rear Mounting Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 122,993 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEXT TO AXLE MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEXT TO AXLE MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,211 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 116,211 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 108,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 108,150 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,454 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 1.4mm of usable tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,245 miles

exhaust centre to rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts wearing thin and badly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 81,905 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts wearing thin and badly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,262 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 42,291 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 42,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,285 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 42,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,412 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

limited check to nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2015 34,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

limited check to nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

slight lip to front brake discs

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 UXD is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UXD, 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 UXD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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