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AJ12 HLG

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,499 mi
Last recorded105,499 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 105,499 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 105,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,269 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 94,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,580 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 86,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,443 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,309 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 70,322 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low, but ok. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 63,579 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low, but ok. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,047 miles

Both front discs slight lip.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,801 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 HLG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ12 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

AJ12 HLG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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