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AA09 BOZ

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,649 mi
Last recorded114,649 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA09 BOZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 114,649 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 114,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,309 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 100,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,112 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear heat shield in secure

Fail 17 Jan 2023 90,112 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear heat shield in secure

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 84,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 71,814 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear heat shield partially insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2019 71,814 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear heat shield partially insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,582 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 63,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Has age related cracks

Fail 11 Jun 2018 61,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Has age related cracks

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,203 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,228 miles

under tray unable to inspect some components

Fail 27 Sep 2016 46,227 miles

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

under tray unable to inspect some components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,626 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 37,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AA09 BOZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AA09 BOZ, 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 AA09 BOZ registered?

AA09 BOZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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