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YB12 LVP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,140 mi
Last recorded178,140 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 LVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 178,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 172,774 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive injector leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 172,774 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive injector leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 167,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 167,951 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Both front headlight aims do not go up or down when internal device is operated 0-4 (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.85 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Security of engine under tray

Pass 3 Sep 2022 165,400 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 165,397 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 149,640 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 149,323 miles

Back light slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 135,722 miles

Front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Oct 2018 135,722 miles

Front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 122,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front exhaust flexible section is slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2017 122,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front exhaust flexible section is slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,636 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YB12 LVP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB12 LVP, 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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YB12 LVP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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