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AK12 LXW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,811 mi
Last recorded71,811 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 71,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,749 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 66,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 63,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,611 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,891 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 57,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,113 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Mar 2020 56,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 42,316 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 42,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,418 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,850 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 LXW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc 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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

AK12 LXW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is AK12 LXW safe to buy?

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