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AK12 ZBE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 123,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 May 2025 112,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below min

exhaust heatshield around fuel tank loose but not insecure

Pass 29 May 2024 100,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,430 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 90,430 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 85,211 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 85,204 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front exhaust system flexible is deteriorated and has a slight leak of gasses

Fail 8 Jan 2020 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEXIBLE IS DETERIORATED AND HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

Fail 6 Jan 2020 81,277 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible DIRTY. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible DIRTY. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread WHEN CLEAN. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEXIBLE IS DETERIORATED AND HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

Nearside REAR REFLECTOR DIRTY.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.1mm AND SLIGHT CRACKING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside REAR REFLECTOR DIRTY.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,258 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,491 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 ZBE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc 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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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