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AK12 FKN

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,074 mi
Last recorded182,074 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 182,074 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 166,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 147,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 147,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 127,563 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 127,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,643 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres have slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 114,643 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres have slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 109,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft area slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise change with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 80,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 61,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 50,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,190 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 FKN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKN, 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 FKN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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