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AJ12 DPY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens smashed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 83,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens smashed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 75,870 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 71,873 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 67,359 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 31 Dec 2021 64,698 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 29 Dec 2020 59,016 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,856 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 56,856 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,606 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,748 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 36,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,307 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,649 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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AJ12 DPY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ12 DPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 DPY registered?

AJ12 DPY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is AJ12 DPY safe to buy?

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