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AJ61 GMV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,301 mi
Last recorded59,301 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 59,301 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 59,300 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,047 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 47,071 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,966 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 41,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 37,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 33,496 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 33,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 28,292 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 24,195 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,491 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 18,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 12,020 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 8,990 miles

Slight damage to outer side wall o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2015 8,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight damage to outer side wall o/s/f tyre

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 GMV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

AJ61 GMV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is AJ61 GMV safe to buy?

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