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AF12 GKL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,663 mi
Last recorded58,663 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 GKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 58,663 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 58,645 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 54,991 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 54,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,942 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,162 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,689 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 43,652 miles

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

Offside Front Broken door stopper but can still be readily opened and closed.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 39,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,741 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,181 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 33,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light due to bulb orange tint deterioration. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light due to bulb orange tint deterioration. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 28,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread low and uneven wear on the shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre low on tread and close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seat belts untested due to child seats. ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 24,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 22,821 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 19,606 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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AF12 GKL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AF12 GKL, 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 AF12 GKL registered?

AF12 GKL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is AF12 GKL safe to buy?

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