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AL61 COU

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,159 mi
Last recorded106,159 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL61 COU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 106,159 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 106,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 81,596 miles

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

fuel tank heatshield loose

Fail 25 Mar 2020 81,596 miles

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

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

fuel tank heatshield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 63,575 miles

Nearside Front strut top stiff

Pass 16 Sep 2017 49,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,166 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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AL61 COU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AL61 COU, 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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How do I check the history of AL61 COU?

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What year was AL61 COU registered?

AL61 COU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is AL61 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL61 COU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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