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AY12 WTJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,517 mi
Last recorded84,517 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 84,515 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 81,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,271 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,491 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,457 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 75,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,207 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,547 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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AY12 WTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY12 WTJ, 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 AY12 WTJ registered?

AY12 WTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AY12 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 WTJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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