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AY12 XVG

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,837 mi
Last recorded108,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 108,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 108,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,492 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 93,548 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 93,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,644 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,066 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,809 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,291 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,944 miles

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

offside front seat belt lazy to return

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 XVG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

AY12 XVG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AY12 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 XVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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