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AK62 ZSW

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,738 mi
Last recorded124,738 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ZSW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 124,738 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 119,085 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 119,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 115,040 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,045 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,016 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 86,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,299 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,588 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 36,581 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 36,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 30,051 miles

tracking out scrubbing tyres toe in 1mm

Fail 31 Oct 2017 30,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tracking out scrubbing tyres toe in 1mm

Pass 31 Oct 2016 20,653 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 11,970 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 ZSW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown 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 ZSW, 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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What year was AK62 ZSW registered?

AK62 ZSW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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