2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AJ10 BYE
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 131,256 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ10 BYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 131,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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AJ10 BYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (AJ10 BYE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AJ10 BYE Mileage History
- 14/10/2023106,045 mi
- 17/10/2023106,126 mi+81 mi
- 26/09/2024118,952 mi+12,826 mi
- 08/10/2025131,236 mi+12,284 mi
- 11/10/2025131,256 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 12,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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