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AX61 EXW

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 EXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 113,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 111,007 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,169 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,991 miles

Both front tyres heavily pershing

Both front tyres on the legal limit

Off side rear tyre heavily persihing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 96,003 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 90,755 miles

Daytime running lights flickering slightly only when headlamps on

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,156 miles

small splits nearside front inner CV boot

Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,154 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 2 Feb 2016 73,732 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 73,731 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre 3mm

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 63,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EXW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EXW, 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 EXW registered?

AX61 EXW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is AX61 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 EXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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