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AL10 BAT

2012 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,413 mi
Last recorded65,413 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL10 BAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 65,413 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 65,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 63,615 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,054 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 44,882 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,062 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,766 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 27,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AL10 BAT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AL10 BAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL10 BAT registered?

AL10 BAT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AL10 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL10 BAT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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