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AY62 YSV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,219 mi
Last recorded79,219 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 79,219 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 72,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre / slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,353 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisy

Fail 16 Jul 2020 46,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,789 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear brake application uneven 26% -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Stone-chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2017 30,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,062 miles

Erratic engine fast idle

Front brake discs wearing --pads getting low

N/S/F tyre very close to legal limit

O/S/F close to wear indicators

Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,410 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 YSV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

AY62 YSV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AY62 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 YSV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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