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AJ61 FBY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,345 mi
Last recorded63,345 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 63,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 60,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 58,063 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 54,852 miles

Water ingress in offside headlamp

Fail 11 Jan 2023 54,852 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Water ingress in offside headlamp

Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,238 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,991 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 32,080 miles

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,849 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,090 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 FBY 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 FBY, 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 AJ61 FBY registered?

AJ61 FBY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FBY safe to buy?

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