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2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,818 mi
Last recorded107,818 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,818 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 107,801 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 101,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,980 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,291 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,291 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,001 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,339 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2019 68,339 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also stepping/distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre stepping/distorted on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,948 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,948 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,847 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,383 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 YRU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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