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AK62 GUD

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,386 mi
Last recorded115,386 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 GUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 115,386 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 109,803 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 109,801 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 107,934 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 107,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 107,339 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,973 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,430 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 96,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,470 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 86,470 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,050 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,679 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,265 miles

both front tyres getting low

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 GUD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc 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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

AK62 GUD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 GUD safe to buy?

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