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AY62 WRD

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,434 mi
Last recorded109,434 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 109,434 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow at retracting

Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,322 miles

Front knocking noise on suspension going into full lock

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light insecure (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 102,322 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LED unit (built into boot switch) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front knocking noise on suspension going into full lock

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light insecure (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,019 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also has light cracking in tread ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 6 Oct 2023 93,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also has light cracking in tread ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,184 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,237 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Sep 2021 82,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ? ()

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,410 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 74,393 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,798 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 70,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,901 miles

low smoke emissions, no print out

Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

low smoke emissions, no print out

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,585 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 57,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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 WRD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WRD, 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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AY62 WRD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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