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AJ12 KEU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,594 mi
Last recorded128,594 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 128,594 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 118,497 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 107,342 miles

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

outersills fitted & undertray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 92,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,635 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,273 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 69,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,273 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,318 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,318 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 32,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KEU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

AJ12 KEU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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