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AX61 ADV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,475 mi
Last recorded143,475 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 ADV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 143,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 143,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,463 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 132,777 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Offside Headlamp has condensation.

Fail 15 Aug 2024 132,777 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stop light not working.

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

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

Offside Headlamp has condensation.

Pass 18 Aug 2023 131,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both headlamps have condensation in

Fail 17 Aug 2023 131,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both headlamps have condensation in

Pass 10 Aug 2022 125,687 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges 215/55/16

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and is perished q

Fail 10 Aug 2022 125,687 miles

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

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges 215/55/16

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and is perished q

Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,207 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 122,207 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 117,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,582 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,873 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,995 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,941 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 87,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,489 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,410 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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AX61 ADV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX61 ADV, 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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AX61 ADV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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