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AY12 WPA

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,542 mi
Last recorded100,542 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 100,542 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 96,871 miles

Central exhaust heatshield loose

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2023 92,735 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,598 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 74,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,404 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,351 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,104 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,319 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,083 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 WPA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AY12 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

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

Is AY12 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 WPA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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