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AJ61 GOX

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,972 mi
Last recorded85,972 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,972 miles

Offside Front Condensation in headlamp.

Pass 15 Jan 2025 81,747 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,373 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 71,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,010 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front cornering bulb inoperative

Fail 19 Jan 2022 66,009 miles

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

both front cornering bulbs inoperative

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,768 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 60,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,587 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 49,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Water inside lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 43,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Water inside lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,361 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,648 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,275 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 GOX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

AJ61 GOX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AJ61 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 GOX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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