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AK12 FGC

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,541 mi
Last recorded162,541 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 162,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 158,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 154,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 148,769 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 142,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 131,349 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly button cap missing (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front door mirror assembly slightly loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and slightly stepped/worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre 3.6mm and slightly stepped/worn unevenly

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

exhaust heat shields loose around fuel tank and above rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wipers smear slightly

gearbox damp

o/s/f top mount location incorrect

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 14 Jun 2018 108,906 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible heavily deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wipers smear slightly

gearbox damp

o/s/f top mount location incorrect

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,272 miles

Rear number slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,272 miles

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

Rear number slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,979 miles

EML on dash

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,005 miles

Front and rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 FGC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FGC, 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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AK12 FGC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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