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AK12 SEY

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,297 mi
Last recorded168,297 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 168,297 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 158,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 135,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,040 miles

Hazard lights did not function on 1st press on the switch

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 100,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,246 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 65,563 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 55,903 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 55,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 46,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SEY is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AK12 SEY safe to buy?

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