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AK12 LMY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,103 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 118,103 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,208 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 107,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 101,422 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,539 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 91,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,724 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 89,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,891 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp glass damaged however bulb works

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,069 miles

Coolant leak possible expansion bottle leaking ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,583 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,011 miles

Lower undersheild fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LMY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

AK12 LMY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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