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AJ12 HLE

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,404 mi
Last recorded106,404 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 106,404 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 106,273 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 99,765 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 93,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 86,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 86,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 77,649 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 71,481 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 63,417 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 63,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 48,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,595 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,787 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 HLE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 AJ12 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

AJ12 HLE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AJ12 HLE safe to buy?

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