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AY12 WVC

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,828 mi
Last recorded110,828 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 110,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 104,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 93,865 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,493 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 71,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,062 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 63,764 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 63,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,651 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,806 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 40,806 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,871 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)

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 WVC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

AY12 WVC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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