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AK61 UEJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,587 mi
Last recorded103,587 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 UEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 103,587 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 87,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,956 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 62,920 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,581 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,155 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,419 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 34,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AK61 UEJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AK61 UEJ, 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 AK61 UEJ registered?

AK61 UEJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is AK61 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 UEJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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