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AK12 LZM

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,403 mi
Last recorded146,403 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 146,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner tread band advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 146,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner tread band advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,211 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 127,211 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,642 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 66,609 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 47,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,787 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,549 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 May 2016 39,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 May 2015 32,087 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 LZM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZM, 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.

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AK12 LZM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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