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AY12 YOT

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,721 mi
Last recorded77,721 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,721 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 77,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 74,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 72,796 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 72,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 70,252 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 70,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,962 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,373 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 61,373 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,493 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 57,493 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,345 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 48,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken link rod (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,091 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 37,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,840 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 YOT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

AY12 YOT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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