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AK12 XAY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,312 mi
Last recorded65,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 65,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm plus worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 65,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm plus worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 35,605 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 32,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 27,074 miles

Nearside Front Washers poor but clear screen

Offside Front Washers poor but clear screen

Pass 27 Jun 2020 25,319 miles

Nearside Front washer jet insecure within bonit but spay hitting screen

Rear rear tail gate boot switch insecure but still operating

Pass 13 Apr 2019 22,286 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 19,434 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 19,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,595 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 13,570 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 10,820 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 XAY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XAY, 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 XAY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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