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AJ12 JXY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,045 mi
Last recorded115,045 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 JXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 115,045 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lower,service and park. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 106,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lower,service and park. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,799 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,346 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,638 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 65,638 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,793 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,950 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,135 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 39,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 JXY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXY, 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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AJ12 JXY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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