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AJ12 UPY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,158 mi
Last recorded138,158 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 138,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 127,708 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,192 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 116,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,005 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,696 miles

Both front wipers are showing signs of wear.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 68,696 miles

Both front wipers are showing signs of wear.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,541 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,570 miles

Front discs corroded

Undertrays, engine covers & sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,966 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 UPY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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