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AK12 HWG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,403 mi
Last recorded92,403 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,403 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 92,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and rubber is in half no longer protecting from ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 62,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,040 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 55,465 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2020 55,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [inner wall splitting ] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [inner + outer wall splitting] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,325 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 50,325 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,970 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,051 miles

Brake fluid level getting low

F/n/s brake reaction bush perished and slightly worn.

r/o/s tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished. Close to showing cord. Recommend replacement

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,893 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 HWG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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