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AF62 YLC

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,005 mi
Last recorded134,005 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 134,005 miles

Heat shield loose

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 134,002 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Heat shield loose

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 11 Nov 2024 125,001 miles

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Fail 9 Nov 2024 124,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2023 119,033 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2023 119,033 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,907 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 105,472 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,902 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,869 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 83,869 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 63,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 38,227 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,942 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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AF62 YLC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF62 YLC, 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 AF62 YLC registered?

AF62 YLC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AF62 YLC safe to buy?

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