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AJ61 GHN

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,356 mi
Last recorded117,356 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 117,356 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2025 112,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 110,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 109,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 106,202 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,623 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,289 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 87,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 71,244 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 70,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,386 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,880 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,992 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 GHN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHN, 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 GHN registered?

AJ61 GHN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is AJ61 GHN safe to buy?

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