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AJ61 GRU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,150 mi
Last recorded103,150 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,150 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to detach

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 103,149 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to detach

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2024 80,474 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 80,474 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,197 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 72,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PERISHED /SPLIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PERISHED/ SPLIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 63,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 63,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear and crack/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear and crack/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,361 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside fronts perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,002 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,497 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 GRU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

AJ61 GRU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is AJ61 GRU safe to buy?

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