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AK12 FEV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,830 mi
Last recorded81,830 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cut to thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears, cracking in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 70,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 63,697 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre badly deteriorated

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

Several cuts in both front tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,603 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,966 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 58,040 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam. ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,207 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,042 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 35,595 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,917 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 FEV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FEV, 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

How do I check the history of AK12 FEV?

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What year was AK12 FEV registered?

AK12 FEV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is AK12 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FEV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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