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A8 KEV

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,279 mi
Last recorded113,279 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 113,279 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 108,906 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 101,492 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 101,492 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,650 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,912 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 83,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 77,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front 4 mm and Offside front 5 mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear 3 mm and Offside rear 4 mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,730 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 49,973 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 49,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 39,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 25,977 miles

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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A8 KEV is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A8 KEV, 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 A8 KEV registered?

A8 KEV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is A8 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 KEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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