2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LX61 AEC
2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 180,680 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX61 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 180,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
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LX61 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (LX61 AEC) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LX61 AEC Mileage History
- 28/02/2024162,747 mi
- 24/02/2025172,881 mi+10,134 mi
- 24/02/2025172,881 mi
- 24/02/2026180,680 mi+7,799 mi
- 25/02/2026180,680 mi
Average of roughly 8,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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