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AK62 TKJ

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,679 mi
Last recorded177,679 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 TKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 177,679 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 165,473 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 154,499 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 154,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 142,469 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 142,462 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 120,803 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mobile holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,588 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 105,588 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,508 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 80,383 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 80,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,858 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 65,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change asap (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,834 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,504 miles

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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 TKJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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