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AJ61 BGV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,558 mi
Last recorded138,558 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,558 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 125,116 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 111,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 57,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,515 miles

Small cracks in O/s/r + N/s/r tyre treads - tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,482 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,544 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 23,856 miles

Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 17,918 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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AJ61 BGV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ61 BGV, 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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AJ61 BGV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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