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AX61 FBB

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,104 mi
Last recorded53,104 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 FBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 53,104 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 53,104 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 49,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 47,630 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 45,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,763 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem rubber deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,817 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 35,760 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer tread/ inner tread slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer tread

Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,184 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,579 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 FBB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

AX61 FBB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is AX61 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 FBB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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