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AK12 SBX

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,879 mi
Last recorded120,879 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 120,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 104,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks are scored and pitted on inner (1.1.14 (a) (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))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,024 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 96,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 80,941 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 80,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,987 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 72,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 66,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 4 May 2018 62,345 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 57,575 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 57,502 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 35,681 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SBX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

AK12 SBX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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