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AY12 WMP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,042 mi
Last recorded122,042 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WMP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 122,042 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 111,608 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 111,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 101,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 101,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 89,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,718 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 54,493 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 41,069 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 40,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 29,519 miles

1/ front and rear brake pads becoming worn

2/ front and rear tyres becoming worn

3/screw in off side rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2016 17,758 miles

1.front brake pads wearing low

2.off side front tyre wearing on edges

3.near side front tyre near legal limits worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 4,762 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 3,966 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 WMP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WMP, 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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AY12 WMP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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