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AC03 MAM

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,991 mi
Last recorded129,991 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 MAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 129,991 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 87,269 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,885 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,799 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,759 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,855 miles

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

uneven wear on both front tyres and 2mm inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 26,150 miles

wear on front brake discs inner faces

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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AC03 MAM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AC03 MAM, 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 AC03 MAM registered?

AC03 MAM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is AC03 MAM safe to buy?

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