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AK12 HNB

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 135,164 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside control bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm useable tread remaining 215/5017 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.9mm useable tread remaining 215/5017 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tailgate struts inoperative

engine coolant level below minimum

Fail 15 Jul 2026 135,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside control bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm useable tread remaining 215/5017 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.9mm useable tread remaining 215/5017 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tailgate struts inoperative

engine coolant level below minimum

Pass 14 Feb 2025 122,491 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak TOPPED UP BEFORTE TEST

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 122,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( 215/50/17 95W ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction RESET AND STAYED OFF FOR TEST (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coolant leak TOPPED UP BEFORTE TEST

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned REMOVED HEADLAMP BULB REFITTED CORRECTLY (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working BULB REPLACED LLB501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 111,632 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 111,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction RESET AND STAYED OFF DURING TEST (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working BULB REPLACED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,078 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,164 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 70,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,587 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,621 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,352 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 HNB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HNB, 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 HNB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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