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AK62 HFO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,978 mi
Last recorded172,978 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 172,978 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 172,978 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 160,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 132,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under car surface slight corrosion, rear sub frame , suspensions component both sides

Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,005 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 111,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,823 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,694 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 98,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,247 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,958 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 HFO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 HFO, 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 HFO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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