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AJ12 DPZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,708 mi
Last recorded115,708 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 115,708 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 109,929 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 105,454 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,074 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,007 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2020 90,857 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,075 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,526 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,016 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,378 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyre valves cracked and slightly perished

both front tyres 3mm

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 DPZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DPZ, 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 AJ12 DPZ registered?

AJ12 DPZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is AJ12 DPZ safe to buy?

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