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A561 LEX

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,819 mi
Last recorded65,819 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA561 LEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 65,819 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,220 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 58,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 48,867 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 48,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre 215/55/16 97w worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2023 39,270 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,699 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 28,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 215/55/16 tyre cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,359 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 28,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 25,510 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 25,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split and bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked also 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 23,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 20,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16/95H (5.2.3 (e))

shields fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 17,483 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 14,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,666 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,268 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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A561 LEX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A561 LEX, 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 A561 LEX registered?

A561 LEX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is A561 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A561 LEX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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