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AY62 WZA

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 108,338 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 96,093 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,947 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside side mirror missing taped up no edges

Fail 18 Jan 2024 94,947 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside side mirror missing taped up no edges

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,001 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 81,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,012 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 70,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,096 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 68,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,242 miles

Engine cover and full Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,054 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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AY62 WZA is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

AY62 WZA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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