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AF62 LGJ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,738 mi
Last recorded47,738 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 47,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 46,116 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 44,287 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,878 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 41,876 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose Locking wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Caliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 38,916 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 38,916 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 36,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 35,012 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,029 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,527 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 25,527 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,644 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,174 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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AF62 LGJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF62 LGJ, 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 AF62 LGJ registered?

AF62 LGJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AF62 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 LGJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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