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AY61 DXA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 DXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 104,224 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,873 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,740 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,726 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 70,190 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,868 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,608 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,805 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 38,651 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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AY61 DXA 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 100%.

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 AY61 DXA, 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 AY61 DXA registered?

AY61 DXA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is AY61 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 DXA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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