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AA04 DOB

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,860 mi
Last recorded109,860 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 DOB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 109,860 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 96,232 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,049 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,741 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,877 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,166 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,471 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,515 miles

Centre Front under trays fitted

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 35,515 miles

Centre Front under trays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AA04 DOB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AA04 DOB, 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 AA04 DOB registered?

AA04 DOB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is AA04 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA04 DOB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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