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AK12 HRA

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,352 mi
Last recorded162,352 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 162,352 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 151,578 miles

all suspension bushes detreated poor condition front and rear

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,287 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 144,287 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 142,432 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 141,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17-95W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on inner edge - 215/50/17-95W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts in tread - 215/50/17-95W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on inner edge - 215/50/17-95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,767 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 126,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,122 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 101,632 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 101,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,888 miles

Both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2018 66,441 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,925 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 HRA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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