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AB53 KJB

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,893 mi
Last recorded51,893 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 KJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 51,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,723 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 48,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,414 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some items

Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,272 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,959 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,585 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,008 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 18,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 13,288 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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AB53 KJB is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AB53 KJB, 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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AB53 KJB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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