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CY61 JXF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 JXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 116,825 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 116,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 100,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,668 miles

Headlights heavily condensated and water in bottom of units (both sides)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant below min

Fail 8 Apr 2024 85,651 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlights (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlights heavily condensated and water in bottom of units (both sides)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant below min

Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,172 miles

Rear Surface corrosion on rear subframe/suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,953 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

centre exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,981 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlights (4.1.4 (b))

centre exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2021 62,905 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlights (4.1.4 (b))

centre exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,522 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 60,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,294 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,014 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 16,057 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 5 Jan 2015 9,820 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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CY61 JXF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CY61 JXF, 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 CY61 JXF registered?

CY61 JXF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is CY61 JXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 JXF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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