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BC03 AJO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,501 mi
Last recorded84,501 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 AJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,501 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted both n/s and o/s rear. ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps are deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,198 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracked/perished on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 75,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracked/perished on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,651 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 69,651 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,437 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,312 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3 - 4,000 miles approx left (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 4 - 5,000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,227 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 27,227 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BC03 AJO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BC03 AJO, 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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BC03 AJO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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