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AY62 XBE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,149 mi
Last recorded126,149 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 126,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 118,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 113,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 113,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 109,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,337 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,875 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,647 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 48,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 34,276 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 XBE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

AY62 XBE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AY62 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 XBE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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