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AK12 ZDE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,968 mi
Last recorded101,968 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 101,968 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,612 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 84,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,206 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces

Fail 24 Mar 2021 53,206 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,551 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front wipers smear

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,444 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 28 Mar 2018 38,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 25,462 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZDE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

AK12 ZDE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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