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AX02 GAV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,648 mi
Last recorded186,648 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 GAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 186,648 miles

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

Offside hand brake could be better

Fail 12 Jun 2026 186,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside hand brake could be better

Pass 27 Aug 2025 179,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 164,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 164,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 148,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular wear on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 147,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular wear on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,692 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2021 117,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 106,402 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 106,402 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,857 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 94,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,360 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,353 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 16 Aug 2016 44,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,136 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 17,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AX02 GAV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX02 GAV, 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 AX02 GAV registered?

AX02 GAV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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