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AB12 JAB

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,740 mi
Last recorded45,740 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 JAB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 45,740 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 43,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 43,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 41,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 41,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 35,665 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 35,662 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 30,777 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 27,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 21,907 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 16,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 9,353 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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AB12 JAB is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 62,763 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 AB12 JAB, 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 13 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB12 JAB registered?

AB12 JAB is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is AB12 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 JAB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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