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AY62 XDB

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,712 mi
Last recorded77,712 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover split

Fail 7 Apr 2026 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb twisted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover split

Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,211 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 70,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,420 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 46,916 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays

Fail 5 Sep 2019 46,916 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays

Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,698 miles

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

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

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

under trays

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under trays

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,528 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 XDB 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 78.6%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

AY62 XDB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is AY62 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 XDB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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