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AJ06 DUZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,878 mi
Last recorded140,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 DUZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 140,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorating

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Fail 27 Jan 2025 140,878 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorating

condensation in both headlamps

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Pass 17 Jan 2024 107,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 107,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE tyre worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 83,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,877 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,089 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear body damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2021 67,089 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside rear body damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,822 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 61,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 55,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 48,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 48,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,650 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 39,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,441 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 33,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ06 DUZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AJ06 DUZ, 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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AJ06 DUZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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