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AY12 XUW

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,791 mi
Last recorded113,791 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 113,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,772 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 16 Aug 2024 107,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Aug 2023 104,529 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 18 Aug 2023 104,525 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,666 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn worn inner edge

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,617 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge misshaped inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

windscreen wiper smeary

Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and perished tread area

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2018 88,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,072 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 67,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,519 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,654 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)

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 XUW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

AY12 XUW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 XUW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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