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AY12 WVV

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,987 mi
Last recorded123,987 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 123,987 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2025 115,538 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 105,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 92,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,451 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,462 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 56,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 54,738 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 54,735 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear bush also damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,215 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,201 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,451 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 30,446 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,837 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 WVV is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 WVV, 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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What year was AY12 WVV registered?

AY12 WVV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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