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AO62 FGJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,971 mi
Last recorded174,971 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 FGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 174,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 142,270 miles

Offside Front brake disc rusty oninner face

Pass 29 Nov 2022 136,848 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,321 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 124,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,987 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 112,971 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,588 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,924 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,141 miles

covers and shields restrict view

Fail 13 Jun 2017 51,144 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to perish in areas

covers and shields restrict view

Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,069 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,793 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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AO62 FGJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO62 FGJ, 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 AO62 FGJ registered?

AO62 FGJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is AO62 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 FGJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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