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A14 NKE

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,642 mi
Last recorded110,642 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 NKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 110,642 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 106,627 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 103,298 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 103,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,862 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 62,716 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have small band of corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A14 NKE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A14 NKE, 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.

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What year was A14 NKE registered?

A14 NKE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is A14 NKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 NKE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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