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AK12 MDZ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,847 mi
Last recorded109,847 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,847 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 109,847 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm approx with heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping CV Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 98,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm approx with heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping CV Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,753 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 91,753 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,584 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 MDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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