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AK12 DFZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,225 mi
Last recorded62,225 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 62,225 miles

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wiper incorrectly positioned not allowing full sweep (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp beam image requirements only just met

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,493 miles

Front non O.E. headlamps may not have motors

Nearside Rear lamp is loose

Offside Front wiper arm needs adjusting

Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,734 miles

Front Not O.E. headlamps. May not be fitted with motors.Benefit given.

Nearside Rear lamp unit is slightly loose.

Offside Front coolant level is close to minimum.

Offside Front wiper arm needs adjustment.

Rear Spare tyre defective feels under inflated ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 58,681 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 58,680 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device may not be fitted.Benefit given.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,535 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front May not have headlamp motors.Benefit given

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 53,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,522 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 48,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,225 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Apr 2018 43,225 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,186 miles

Offside Rear bumper adrift

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 39,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Rear bumper adrift

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 31,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2015 22,032 miles

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

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 DFZ 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 68.8%.

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 DFZ, 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 AK12 DFZ registered?

AK12 DFZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is AK12 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 DFZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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