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AY12 WTF

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,296 mi
Last recorded118,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 118,296 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,105 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 104,660 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,726 miles

rear heat shield loose

Fail 9 Feb 2023 96,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,349 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 74,578 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,656 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,453 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper starting to smear but still clearing screen

Offside Windscreen wiper starting to smear but still clearing screen

Fail 29 Feb 2016 38,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/perished

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper starting to smear but still clearing screen

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated/perished

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

Offside Windscreen wiper starting to smear but still clearing screen

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,875 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WTF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

AY12 WTF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AY12 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 WTF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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