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AK62 HDZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,713 mi
Last recorded138,713 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INNER RACK HAS SUBSTANTIAL MOVEMENT ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 134,058 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2024 134,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 118,129 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2022 107,198 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,791 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,848 miles

exhaust corroded

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joint

trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 23 Nov 2020 95,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joint

rear tyres worn low

trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 18 Nov 2019 85,150 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,468 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,358 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,627 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 HDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 HDZ, 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 HDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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