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AK12 JZA

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,987 mi
Last recorded60,987 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,987 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 60,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,479 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 48,479 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,964 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears have bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre runout on inner edge

Rear Rear Tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Jun 2018 35,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre runout on inner edge

Rear Rear Tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 30,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,726 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 18,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 JZA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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