2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GV61 AAZ
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 71,998 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV61 AAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/07/2026
- 71,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
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GV61 AAZ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (GV61 AAZ) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
GV61 AAZ Mileage History
- 23/04/202465,091 mi
- 23/04/202465,091 mi
- 17/07/202567,850 mi+2,759 mi
- 17/07/202567,850 mi
- 11/07/202671,998 mi+4,148 mi
Average of roughly 3,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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