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AY12 CUA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,944 mi
Last recorded205,944 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 CUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 205,944 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 205,944 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 203,701 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 192,830 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 182,069 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 172,052 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 172,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 159,868 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 159,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 145,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 127,274 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,713 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,592 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,835 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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AY12 CUA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY12 CUA, 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 AY12 CUA registered?

AY12 CUA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AY12 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 CUA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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