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AF62 XWS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,842 mi
Last recorded71,842 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 XWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 71,841 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 63,305 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP DEVICE MISSING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE REAR ON TRAILING BLADES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,705 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,311 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,213 miles

Offside rear tyre inner worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF62 XWS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc 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 AF62 XWS, 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 AF62 XWS registered?

AF62 XWS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is AF62 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 XWS 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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