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AO12 CXJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,110 mi
Last recorded157,110 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 157,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick wasn't in properly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 157,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge on cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge on cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick wasn't in properly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 146,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper timing belt cover missing

Fail 6 May 2025 146,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper timing belt cover missing

Pass 3 May 2024 140,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 129,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 117,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 105,994 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 97,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 92,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r17 95w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,269 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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AO12 CXJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO12 CXJ, 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 AO12 CXJ registered?

AO12 CXJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AO12 CXJ safe to buy?

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