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A3 JFO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,833 mi
Last recorded53,833 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 53,833 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 52,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 51,895 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 50,862 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 50,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,081 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,852 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,883 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,871 miles

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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A3 JFO 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 A3 JFO, 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 A3 JFO registered?

A3 JFO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is A3 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 JFO 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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