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AJ12 KFP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,744 mi
Last recorded69,744 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,744 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 67,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 67,951 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 65,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edges - no cords at test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper hose corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 64,839 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 64,839 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into n/s/r brake hose corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into o/s/r brake hose corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2022 63,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into n/s/r brake hose corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into o/s/r brake hose corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,907 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight switch loose

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,468 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2015 19,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp retaining bolt slack (Tightened up)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 19,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside headlamp retaining bolt slack (Tightened up)

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 KFP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 KFP, 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 KFP registered?

AJ12 KFP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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