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AX61 AEK

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,619 mi
Last recorded175,619 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 175,619 miles

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

Radiator support bracket corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2024 171,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake hoses joints corroded, covered in grease

Pass 30 May 2023 168,145 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 168,145 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 164,813 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 May 2021 140,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 121,684 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 121,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 99,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,999 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 39,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,723 miles

Front undertray

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 17,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AEK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AX61 AEK, 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 AX61 AEK registered?

AX61 AEK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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