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AD62 AXJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,178 mi
Last recorded117,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 AXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,178 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and x 2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 117,178 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and x 2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 113,493 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,592 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,669 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,877 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,215 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,881 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 90,268 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,188 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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AD62 AXJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AD62 AXJ, 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 AD62 AXJ registered?

AD62 AXJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AD62 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD62 AXJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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