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AK12 ZBT

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,298 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor couple stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on tyre nothing exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inwall and out wall wear nothing exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,962 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts ()

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2024 85,962 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2023 76,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2023 76,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs inner surface edges starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 73,010 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs inner surface edges starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,053 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 59,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc wearing and corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 59,592 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc wearing and corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 53,373 miles

Front both front brake disc surface edges starting to corrode

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 19 May 2017 48,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,387 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 35,120 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 ZBT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc 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 ZBT, 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 ZBT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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