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AP61 ARZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,782 mi
Last recorded173,782 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 ARZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 173,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 169,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 29 Jan 2024 158,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 135,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 118,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,308 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,743 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,455 miles

front brakes low

front wishbones bushes perished

rear brakes low

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,420 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 63,420 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,723 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,838 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,698 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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AP61 ARZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP61 ARZ, 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 AP61 ARZ registered?

AP61 ARZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is AP61 ARZ safe to buy?

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