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AK62 GOP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,207 mi
Last recorded107,207 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 GOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 107,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 107,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 102,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (215/55/16) also worn on the edges. Strong Advise!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking! also worn on the inner edge. Strong Advise! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55/16) also worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight play and undefined knock in lower steering coloumn

Fail 27 Oct 2023 84,755 miles

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

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached under engine detiorated and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield is fully detached inbetween exhaust and fuel tank, also centre heatshield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight play and undefined knock in lower steering coloumn

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,357 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 62,356 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear heat shields insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,371 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 56,370 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Nov 2019 51,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (215/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (215/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3mm, but perform perfectly. (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 23,188 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,227 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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AK62 GOP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GOP, 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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AK62 GOP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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