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AK12 ZBP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,679 mi
Last recorded127,679 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 127,679 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 125,081 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2024 125,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 122,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,958 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 119,958 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,474 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 117,472 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,357 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 103,870 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY SCORED ON INNER SIDE OF DISC

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 21 May 2018 92,143 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Fail 21 May 2018 92,143 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 80,540 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 23 May 2016 68,290 miles

Nearside 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 12 May 2015 51,013 miles

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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 ZBP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZBP, 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 ZBP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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