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AW53 MCG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW53 MCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 94,969 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,682 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 49,866 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 37,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,281 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 27,219 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 14,957 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AW53 MCG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AW53 MCG, 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 AW53 MCG registered?

AW53 MCG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is AW53 MCG safe to buy?

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