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AY62 FXA

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,961 mi
Last recorded119,961 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 119,961 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 119,956 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking multiple places after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,076 miles

Exhaust clamps and rear heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,488 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 40,171 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 34,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,677 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 25,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,135 miles

Altered internal headlamp adjuster to recheck internal headlamp adjuster

Engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Sep 2015 15,135 miles

Altered internal headlamp adjuster to recheck internal headlamp adjuster

Engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,135 miles

Altered internal headlamp adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Sep 2015 15,135 miles

Altered internal headlamp adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AY62 FXA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc 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 AY62 FXA, 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 AY62 FXA registered?

AY62 FXA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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