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AJ12 VNL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,797 mi
Last recorded86,797 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,797 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,685 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 64,523 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 64,523 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 58,619 miles

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2021 50,153 miles

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 41,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,458 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,561 miles

outer sills covered

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,617 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 16,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 10,973 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

outer sills covered

Pass 13 May 2015 4,005 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 VNL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

AJ12 VNL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AJ12 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 VNL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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