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AJ12 JZK

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,256 mi
Last recorded160,256 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 160,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 144,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 138,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 138,053 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 133,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 133,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,253 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,570 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 117,515 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,991 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 100,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,747 miles

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

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,057 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 JZK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JZK, 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 JZK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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