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AX61 DCU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,193 mi
Last recorded192,193 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 192,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 192,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 177,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 166,264 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 166,264 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 153,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 146,617 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 146,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 131,025 miles

both front tyres are low on the inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,110 miles

Front Brake are low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pads are low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 107,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,400 miles

covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,021 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 DCU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DCU, 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 DCU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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