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AK62 GUW

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,931 mi
Last recorded47,931 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 GUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 47,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 42,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 39,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,881 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 32,249 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 30,873 miles

Advise headlamp switch is insecure but the lights do turn on and off ok

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 14 Dec 2019 29,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 28,360 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 27,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 26,953 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,511 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,696 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 GUW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

AK62 GUW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AK62 GUW safe to buy?

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