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AK12 FLG

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,544 mi
Last recorded78,544 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 78,544 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 78,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 73,594 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 73,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted down (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 69,467 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 67,608 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 67,608 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 65,561 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,935 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 60,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,688 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,314 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 59,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 48,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 48,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,964 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 FLG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FLG, 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 FLG?

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What year was AK12 FLG registered?

AK12 FLG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FLG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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