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A16 SGK

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,585 mi
Last recorded52,585 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,585 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 52,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 49,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 46,483 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,535 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,700 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,673 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,514 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 18,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A16 SGK is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A16 SGK, 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 A16 SGK registered?

A16 SGK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is A16 SGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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