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AX12 HBB

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,384 mi
Last recorded48,384 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,384 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 45,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 45,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 40,278 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 35,428 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 31,034 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 26,541 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 23,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,089 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 9,791 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,677 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 HBB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AX12 HBB, 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 AX12 HBB registered?

AX12 HBB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AX12 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 HBB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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