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AK12 LWF

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,514 mi
Last recorded110,514 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 110,514 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 110,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,296 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 71,522 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 62,612 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 62,603 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 58,619 miles

covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 55,177 miles

covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 47,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,342 miles

covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,734 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,923 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,072 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LWF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

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

Is AK12 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 LWF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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