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AY12 WTZ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,426 mi
Last recorded164,426 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 164,426 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 164,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 153,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 153,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 137,480 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 137,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 120,652 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 103,423 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 75,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 42,519 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,225 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 WTZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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