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AG62 GZJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,257 mi
Last recorded132,257 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG62 GZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 132,257 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 ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 132,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing DROP LINK (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing DROP LINK (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 113,527 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators pale (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heatshield not properly secure

Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,736 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 73,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,147 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,895 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3.0 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 33,261 miles

parking brake only just met required efficiency 18%

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 23,199 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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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AG62 GZJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc 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 AG62 GZJ, 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 AG62 GZJ registered?

AG62 GZJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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