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AG12 JBO

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,581 mi
Last recorded148,581 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG12 JBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 148,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 133,770 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam on screen restricting drivers veiw (3.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine cooliant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 133,768 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded and seriuosly weakend (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de laminateing (0.1 (d))

Undertray insecure exhust sheild /undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam on screen restricting drivers veiw (3.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine cooliant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,989 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,417 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH OUTER SLEEVES (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 112,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH OUTER SLEEVES (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,686 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 84,677 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AG12 JBO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AG12 JBO, 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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AG12 JBO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AG12 JBO safe to buy?

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