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AK62 GPU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,389 mi
Last recorded96,389 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 GPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 96,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 87,399 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,311 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 71,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,626 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,713 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,043 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 20,863 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)

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 GPU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU registered?

AK62 GPU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is AK62 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 GPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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