MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Various underbody components corroded but significantly weakened
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside and nearside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
both rear trailing arm main bushes deteriorated
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside front inner face excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror missing centre rear view (3.3 (a))
Shock absorbers likely to become detached nearside rear upper mount broken/detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside and nearside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
both rear trailing arm main bushes deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear edges worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust hanger bracket broken
offside front brake disc inner face corroded
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear edges worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust hanger bracket broken
offside front brake disc inner face corroded
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
both rear trailing arm bushes poor condition
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake cable damaged cable broken (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshield loose at fuel tank
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
rear tyres perished
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
rear tyres perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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E9 PAF is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 E9 PAF, 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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E9 PAF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2012.
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