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AK62 XEZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,854 mi
Last recorded126,854 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 XEZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 126,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 126,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 125,079 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened quite bad (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 125,079 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened quite bad (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 123,202 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,733 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 117,595 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2022 110,656 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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2021 98,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,246 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,526 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,304 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 54,310 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,764 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 XEZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

AK62 XEZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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