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AK12 DJJ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,876 mi
Last recorded206,876 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 206,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 200,455 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 195,128 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 184,800 miles

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2020 182,657 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 182,657 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 159,917 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 159,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 146,576 miles

Exhaust heat shield around fuel tank insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 145,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield around fuel tank insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,563 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 122,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,803 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,021 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread.

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 DJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DJJ, 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 DJJ registered?

AK12 DJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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