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AB09 TAM

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,878 mi
Last recorded132,878 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 TAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 132,878 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both side trailing arm bush

Pass 30 Apr 2021 124,374 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 124,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2020 119,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,794 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,920 miles

rear pads low inner

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 19 Apr 2018 110,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear pads low inner

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,592 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,004 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,713 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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AB09 TAM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AB09 TAM, 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 AB09 TAM registered?

AB09 TAM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is AB09 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB09 TAM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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