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AX61 EXF

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,752 mi
Last recorded161,752 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 EXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 161,752 miles

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

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 161,752 miles

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

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 148,998 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 138,250 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 138,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened has a lip on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 128,674 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 128,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 124,722 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 30 May 2022 124,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 May 2021 117,460 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 117,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 113,799 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 113,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 109,299 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 96,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,384 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,342 miles

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

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 EXF is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

AX61 EXF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is AX61 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 EXF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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