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AK62 HHW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,306 mi
Last recorded182,306 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 182,306 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded x2

Fail 2 Jun 2026 182,306 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded x2

Pass 23 May 2025 173,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre getting close to the limit

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 161,017 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 161,017 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 16 May 2023 147,641 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 137,745 miles

front tyres perished and worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2021 132,281 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges x2

Pass 16 Dec 2020 127,179 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 16 Dec 2020 127,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 21 Dec 2019 117,139 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))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 105,951 miles

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,040 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge.

front brake pads close to legal limit.

Fail 14 Dec 2017 91,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge.

front brake pads close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,573 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,547 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted

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 HHW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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