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AU12 AKY

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,880 mi
Last recorded180,880 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 AKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 180,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 175,017 miles

slight play in passenger seat

Fail 11 May 2019 175,017 miles

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

slight play in passenger seat

Pass 15 May 2018 170,787 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 170,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 162,093 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 162,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 143,916 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s front seat cover and cushion worn (frame exposed)

screen chipped

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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AU12 AKY is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU12 AKY, 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 AU12 AKY registered?

AU12 AKY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is AU12 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 AKY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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