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AY12 WTV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,247 mi
Last recorded124,247 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 124,247 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 124,247 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,761 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 113,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

head lights damp inside lens

Pass 9 Sep 2023 108,685 miles

Offside Front head light damp inside lens

Pass 12 Sep 2022 104,292 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 104,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,922 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 93,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,789 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,520 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,021 miles

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 WTV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

AY12 WTV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AY12 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 WTV 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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