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AK62 YED

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,085 mi
Last recorded78,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,085 miles

General corrosion - Front and rear subframes

Fail 9 Jun 2025 78,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion - Front and rear subframes

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2024 71,344 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 71,344 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded - Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,787 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2022 58,936 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,877 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,534 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 54,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,368 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 YED is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YED, 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 YED is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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