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AP62 SJP

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,102 mi
Last recorded56,102 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 SJP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 56,102 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,385 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 53,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 43,539 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low. approx 2mm.

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low. approx 3 mm

Fail 3 Oct 2017 41,426 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low. approx 2mm.

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low. approx 3 mm

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,193 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AP62 SJP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP62 SJP, 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 AP62 SJP registered?

AP62 SJP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is AP62 SJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP62 SJP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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