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AP61 ATK

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,191 mi
Last recorded141,191 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 ATK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 141,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 135,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 127,669 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,938 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2023 116,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,341 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 106,339 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,947 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 96,947 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,933 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 70,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2018 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 58,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside mirror repeater lamp damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 47,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40 18 (4.1.E.1)

tyre pressure management system light on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,603 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 37,603 miles

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

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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AP61 ATK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AP61 ATK, 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 AP61 ATK registered?

AP61 ATK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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