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159 JRL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,563 mi
Last recorded72,563 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration159 JRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,571 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,085 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 49,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 40,864 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 31,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 26,767 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 21,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 18,739 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,275 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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159 JRL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 159 JRL, 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

How do I check the history of 159 JRL?

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What year was 159 JRL registered?

159 JRL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is 159 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 159 JRL 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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