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AY12 WZB

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 82,657 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 79,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 72,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,919 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,096 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 59,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,861 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 41,848 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 27,911 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WZB 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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

AY12 WZB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is AY12 WZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 WZB 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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