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AX12 HBC

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,500 mi
Last recorded105,500 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 105,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 97,928 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 97,916 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,265 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jan 2024 89,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,962 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,055 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2022 72,053 miles

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

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 61,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,214 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,868 miles

front brake disc's worn and corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,497 miles

all tyres have outer sidewalls cracking

both sides front tyres at wear limit bars

Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,615 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,987 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 HBC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

AX12 HBC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AX12 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 HBC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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