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AK12 MDY

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,438 mi
Last recorded101,438 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,438 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,833 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,623 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 75,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 61,649 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 61,649 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))

Pass 21 May 2018 51,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,968 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 40,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inside

Pass 9 May 2016 30,229 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 18,831 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 MDY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc 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 MDY, 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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What year was AK12 MDY registered?

AK12 MDY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is AK12 MDY safe to buy?

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