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AK12 LXJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,393 mi
Last recorded65,393 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 65,393 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 26 Jan 2026 65,392 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 6 Feb 2025 62,773 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 62,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 59,930 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 57,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 54,821 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 54,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 51,752 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,550 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,531 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 46,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,629 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,247 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,186 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 37,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,356 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 LXJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

AK12 LXJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AK12 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 LXJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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