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AJ12 OVT

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,332 mi
Last recorded45,332 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 OVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,332 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 42,268 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,260 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 37,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,689 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,658 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,483 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,479 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 22,738 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,628 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,026 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 OVT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

AJ12 OVT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AJ12 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 OVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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