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AJ53 MAB

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,529 mi
Last recorded39,529 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MAB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 39,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 38,985 miles

*GENERAL CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre *IN REPAIRABLE AREA* ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE & SCRUBBING ON OUTER EDGE (215/55/16 97W)* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 36,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 33,203 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,561 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 23,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 21,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 17,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 13,336 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 13,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 9,992 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 5,999 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 1,669 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 1,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 1,389 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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AJ53 MAB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ53 MAB, 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 AJ53 MAB registered?

AJ53 MAB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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