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AO61 XNJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,892 mi
Last recorded85,892 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 77,610 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 77,610 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,237 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,383 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,819 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 71,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,052 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,109 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,823 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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AO61 XNJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AO61 XNJ, 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 AO61 XNJ registered?

AO61 XNJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is AO61 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 XNJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO61 XNJ have outstanding finance?

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