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AK12 WFT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,278 mi
Last recorded72,278 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 72,278 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 72,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both headlights to low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 60,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 56,889 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2023 56,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 49,932 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,437 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 48,437 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 45,106 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 42,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,417 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 32,417 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,397 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 WFT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

AK12 WFT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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