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AJ61 BHX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,937 mi
Last recorded123,937 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 123,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 123,240 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 188,626 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,180 miles

o\s\f tyre low tread

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,675 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,820 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,712 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,536 miles

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

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 BHX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BHX, 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 AJ61 BHX registered?

AJ61 BHX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is AJ61 BHX safe to buy?

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