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AJ61 PCU

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,703 mi
Last recorded118,703 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 118,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 112,713 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 106,358 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 106,355 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,651 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 99,651 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 93,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 86,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,321 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 75,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,500 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 69,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed crack in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,172 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 PCU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PCU, 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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AJ61 PCU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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