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AK12 DFX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,054 mi
Last recorded76,054 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 76,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 75,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 75,699 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,196 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 73,009 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,886 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 72,886 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

both offside tyres worn non inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2020 68,566 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

both offside tyres worn non inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2019 56,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

P,A,S fluid low

brake fluid level low

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 21,388 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 19,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 19,292 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,292 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 DFX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK12 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

AK12 DFX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2012.

Is AK12 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 DFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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