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AK62 HDU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,153 mi
Last recorded154,153 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 154,153 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 151,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 144,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 138,912 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))

both front tyres are perished

Pass 16 Nov 2021 133,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,066 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,104 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 80,104 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick linings loose (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,005 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 59,004 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 39,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 HDU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

AK62 HDU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AK62 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HDU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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