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A12 UTK

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

242,526 mi
Last recorded242,526 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 UTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 242,526 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 242,523 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 234,878 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 234,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 225,336 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 215,895 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 206,930 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 198,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 189,732 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 177,962 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 168,976 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 168,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 133,935 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2016 133,934 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,988 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 100,590 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty head lamps not switching off (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A12 UTK is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 62,763 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 A12 UTK, 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 13 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 UTK registered?

A12 UTK is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2013.

Is A12 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 UTK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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