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AX12 HBL

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,908 mi
Last recorded92,908 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 89,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 71,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 49,840 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 49,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 25,385 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,545 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres 3mm

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 HBL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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