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AC02 JLC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 JLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 82,255 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 82,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside output shaft leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low. Top up with anti-freeze and water 50/50

Fail 4 Feb 2025 80,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction scanner reports catalyst worn. Emissions took a long time to pass. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside output shaft leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low. Top up with anti-freeze and water 50/50

Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs somewhat worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bush separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,071 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,207 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 50,988 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AC02 JLC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc 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 AC02 JLC, 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 AC02 JLC registered?

AC02 JLC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AC02 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC02 JLC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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