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AK12 LYA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,224 mi
Last recorded59,224 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 59,224 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 57,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 55,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,401 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 54,398 miles

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

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

excessive tread separation on inside of offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2022 41,705 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2022 41,704 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2021 30,365 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 20 Apr 2020 22,944 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,472 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 21,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth reading(wearing on outer edge) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm tread depth reading(worn on both edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,449 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 LYA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc 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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

AK12 LYA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is AK12 LYA safe to buy?

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