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AO61 XZU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,685 mi
Last recorded60,685 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 60,685 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 59,189 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,301 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 58,298 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,055 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,081 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 55,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,955 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,571 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 25,930 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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 XZU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XZU, 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 AO61 XZU registered?

AO61 XZU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is AO61 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 XZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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