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AX12 GZS

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,679 mi
Last recorded161,679 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 GZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 161,679 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 144,322 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 144,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2023 130,297 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 129,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 117,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,138 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 112,138 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,503 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underfloor cover fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,308 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 59,912 miles

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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AX12 GZS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AX12 GZS, 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 AX12 GZS registered?

AX12 GZS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AX12 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 GZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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