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AJ62 DHC

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 DHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,740 miles

play in steering rack ends

various marks over vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2023 115,740 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

play in steering rack ends

various marks over vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,717 miles

centre exhaust corroded

play in offside steering rack end

Fail 2 Dec 2022 101,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

offside front tyre bald on inner edge + cracked in tread

play in offside steering rack end

Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Covers / trays fitted

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in OS steering / suspension

Fail 1 Dec 2021 85,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Covers / trays fitted

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in OS steering / suspension

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 58,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bad inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 49,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise urgent attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/s/f fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 49,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise urgent attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/s/f fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,084 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 31,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,617 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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AJ62 DHC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ62 DHC, 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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AJ62 DHC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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