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AX61 CXW

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,832 mi
Last recorded134,832 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 130,439 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 130,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 124,446 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 108,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 96,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,627 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,934 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,855 miles

Front BRAKE DISC`S WORN

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

Front HEAD LAMP BEAMS A LITTLE LOW

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,142 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 69,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,045 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 CXW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AX61 CXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX61 CXW registered?

AX61 CXW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is AX61 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 CXW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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