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AJ61 EWB

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,502 mi
Last recorded43,502 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 43,502 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 38,313 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 12,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 11,578 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 11,005 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 11,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 10,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn uneven /delaminating inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres outer sidewall perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 9,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 7,735 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 6,559 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 6,559 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 5,853 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 5,122 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 EWB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

AJ61 EWB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is AJ61 EWB safe to buy?

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