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AB12 SJB

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,611 mi
Last recorded113,611 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 SJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 113,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 108,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,672 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 93,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water (condensation) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 73,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,687 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,341 miles

Nearside Outer Rear 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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AB12 SJB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB12 SJB, 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 AB12 SJB registered?

AB12 SJB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AB12 SJB safe to buy?

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