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AY12 XTJ

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,151 mi
Last recorded132,151 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 132,151 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 126,266 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 126,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 119,064 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive os driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 29 Feb 2024 119,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive os driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2023 109,516 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 109,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,204 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,719 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,129 miles

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in tread

small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,024 miles

Front front wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,155 miles

all tyres small cuts in tread

offside front tyre cut in side wall(no cords showing)

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 XTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY12 XTJ, 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 AY12 XTJ registered?

AY12 XTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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