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AX61 AEN

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,612 mi
Last recorded136,612 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 136,612 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 136,612 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 128,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 128,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,444 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 120,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator and rear on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and corroded on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and corroded on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,970 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,972 miles

Central under shield insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,322 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,020 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,315 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 66,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 46,461 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,658 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 31,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 23,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front 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 AEN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AEN, 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 AEN registered?

AX61 AEN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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