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AK62 LXA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,746 mi
Last recorded105,746 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,746 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 100,141 miles

Coolant leak bottle ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,684 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured inc repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,858 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 65,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,518 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 57,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,170 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 49,168 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & stepped (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 36,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & stepped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,699 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,072 miles

Offside Rear Baby seat fitted not allowing to check a seatbelt fully

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 LXA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol 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 LXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 LXA registered?

AK62 LXA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is AK62 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 LXA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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