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AK62 FWE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,861 mi
Last recorded94,861 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 94,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 94,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 84,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 73,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,900 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 69,900 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,985 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 65,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,572 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,417 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,225 miles

O/s/f + N/s/r tyres low on tread on inner edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,510 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres on 0.5mm tread inner edges

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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AK62 FWE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AK62 FWE, 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 AK62 FWE registered?

AK62 FWE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is AK62 FWE safe to buy?

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