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AO61 XOE

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,731 mi
Last recorded81,731 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,731 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 81,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,987 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 68,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 67,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 66,158 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 66,156 miles

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

Offside Front strut top bearing deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2019 63,325 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 58,353 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 58,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,048 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 47,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,145 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,346 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 XOE is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 AO61 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

AO61 XOE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AO61 XOE safe to buy?

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