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AK12 ZHG

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,957 mi
Last recorded76,957 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,957 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,862 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 64,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,906 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,960 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)

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 ZHG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

AK12 ZHG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AK12 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ZHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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