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AK12 ZGW

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,079 mi
Last recorded137,079 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 137,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 132,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 126,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 121,665 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,403 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 107,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,789 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,305 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bad wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bad wear inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,575 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,325 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 ZGW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

AK12 ZGW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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