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CA61 AYL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,636 mi
Last recorded92,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 AYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 92,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,725 miles

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,204 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 52,204 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,772 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,065 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 35,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 27,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 19,218 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 13,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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CA61 AYL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CA61 AYL, 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 CA61 AYL registered?

CA61 AYL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is CA61 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 AYL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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