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AX61 AFA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,438 mi
Last recorded115,438 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 115,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,639 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 105,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 94,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 74,233 miles

Front brake discs scored/pitted on inner faces.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,061 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,494 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,153 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 37,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AFA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AFA, 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 AFA registered?

AX61 AFA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is AX61 AFA safe to buy?

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