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AJ12 VOU

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,594 mi
Last recorded169,594 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 169,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 157,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 148,333 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 148,277 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 146,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 132,517 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 132,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2021 118,090 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 118,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,365 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 92,327 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,270 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 80,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cond of front pads & discs

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,014 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,237 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,601 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 VOU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow 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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

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

Is AJ12 VOU safe to buy?

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