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AY12 WPT

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,070 mi
Last recorded139,070 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 139,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 138,985 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak 0/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 135,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 131,671 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 131,668 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2023 130,479 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides advise changing (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 May 2023 130,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides advise changing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 120,467 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS Front Bushes slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,710 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 104,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,077 miles

Offside Rear door seal damaged

Offside offside side repeater lense missing

Pass 22 Jan 2018 86,479 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 86,473 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,864 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 76,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 61,073 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,229 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 WPT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WPT, 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 WPT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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