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AK12 XVO

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,872 mi
Last recorded108,872 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 108,872 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 108,871 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 98,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 89,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 77,106 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,541 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 66,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 reading 0.67 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,706 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,236 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,074 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 33,074 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,799 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,433 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 XVO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

AK12 XVO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AK12 XVO safe to buy?

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