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AY62 XFE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,748 mi
Last recorded102,748 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 102,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower bumper splitter/trim missing

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear mud flap loose but still secure

Nearside Side repeater insecure held with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light glass broken

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

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch panel damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 101,204 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose trim missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower fog light lens broken

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,340 miles

Large under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bumper trim missing

Fail 7 Aug 2023 92,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Large under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bumper trim missing

Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,629 miles

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

large under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2022 82,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Body mounting fixings insecure mud flap (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

large under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear mud flap loose, but not likely to fall off

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper is damaged

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))

Undertray damaged but secure

Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Bumper is damaged

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))

Undertray damaged but secure

Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,859 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,414 miles

front pads worn

off side front tyre low inner edge 2mm 215/55/16

Pass 4 Aug 2016 16,833 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 6,669 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 XFE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc 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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

AY62 XFE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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