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AX61 EWP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,760 mi
Last recorded136,760 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 136,760 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 136,759 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish-bone outer bottom ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 134,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 129,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 129,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,715 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 118,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 118,853 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,165 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 112,165 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 106,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 101,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre getting close to wear markers ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,247 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 90,247 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,490 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,510 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 EWP 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 72.2%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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