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AK12 ZGS

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,566 mi
Last recorded69,566 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 69,566 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 69,566 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2024 63,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 56,676 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 56,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 49,594 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 44,285 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 42,912 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,555 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 35,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,429 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,755 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 20,707 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,386 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low 2.5-3.0mm

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 ZGS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc 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 ZGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 ZGS registered?

AK12 ZGS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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