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AK12 JMX

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,605 mi
Last recorded76,605 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 76,605 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heatshield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mountain wearing very thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroded and unions (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,699 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 64,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 63,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 62,568 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2022 62,568 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2021 61,244 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 7 Apr 2021 61,220 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,840 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,339 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear both tyres perishing

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear markers

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,792 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear markers

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,255 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 38,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,889 miles

Nearside 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 JMX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JMX, 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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What year was AK12 JMX registered?

AK12 JMX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is AK12 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 JMX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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