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AJ12 MKG

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,060 mi
Last recorded107,060 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 107,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 99,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 94,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 94,300 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,527 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 90,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,230 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 83,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire refit centre heat shield (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 75,588 miles

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,116 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,879 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,507 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 22,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,256 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 MKG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

AJ12 MKG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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