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AK12 LVZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,883 mi
Last recorded112,883 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 112,883 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 112,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 107,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 102,600 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 100,458 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 100,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 91,745 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 91,745 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 83,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,103 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,466 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 LVZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 LVZ registered?

AK12 LVZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 LVZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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