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AX12 HMU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,077 mi
Last recorded152,077 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 152,077 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 145,234 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat covers slightly loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 137,880 miles

Central exhaust heat covers slightly loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,025 miles

Central exhaust heat covers slightly loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,400 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,735 miles

Central exhaust heat covers slightly loose

Offside Front Inner drive shaft c/v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2016 78,206 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2016 78,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 62,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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 HMU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

AX12 HMU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is AX12 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 HMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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