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AV62 XKX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,516 mi
Last recorded157,516 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 XKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 157,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorating

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanging bracket broken off, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 157,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Through to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorating

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanging bracket broken off, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 151,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 144,574 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 138,126 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 138,215 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

bay covers

Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,091 miles

DID NOT TRIGGER SMOKE METER

Front TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 115,375 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 106,217 miles

215/50/ZR17/95W. OF new OR 4 NR 4 NF new.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 106,215 miles

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

215/50/ZR17/95W. OF 0 OR 4 NR 4 NF 2mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just legal inner edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,288 miles

215/50/ZR17/95W. All 5mm.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,701 miles

215/50/ZR17/95W. Fronts 5mm. Rears ONLY JUST Legal @ 2mm.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

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 XKX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV62 XKX registered?

AV62 XKX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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