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AY62 WXT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,914 mi
Last recorded75,914 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,914 miles

slight corrosion to springs

Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,851 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

Fail 17 Jun 2025 73,851 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front/centre pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 71,361 miles

Corrosion to coil springs and exhaust

Fail 25 Jun 2024 71,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Corrosion to coil springs and exhaust

Pass 20 Jun 2023 67,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 63,493 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,879 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 56,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,202 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear valves split/perished

Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,762 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,548 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WXT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc 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 AY62 WXT, 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 AY62 WXT registered?

AY62 WXT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is AY62 WXT safe to buy?

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