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AK12 HLH

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,237 mi
Last recorded74,237 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 74,237 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 74,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 69,086 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,495 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 57,495 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,966 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,868 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,992 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,929 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 41,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 38,098 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,540 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,961 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,051 miles

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

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 HLH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HLH, 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

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What year was AK12 HLH registered?

AK12 HLH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is AK12 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 HLH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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