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AK12 BHL

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,142 mi
Last recorded108,142 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,637 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,871 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,315 miles

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

unable to see base of rear springs

Fail 8 Oct 2022 77,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced indicator lens within head light unit has been stained by water inside unit (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens covered in condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

unable to see base of rear springs

Pass 30 Oct 2021 71,203 miles

Nearside Front condensation inside nearside front headlamp, beam pattern ok

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,588 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 65,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 54,463 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 54,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,031 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 36,696 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,866 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,431 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,589 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,784 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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AK12 BHL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK12 BHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 BHL registered?

AK12 BHL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is AK12 BHL safe to buy?

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