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AX12 ERK

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,792 mi
Last recorded53,792 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 ERK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 53,792 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 45,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,506 miles

Clutch pedal sticking

Tyre had a cut in outer sidewall NSF

Pass 11 Jul 2023 43,176 miles

Both nearside tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 15 Jul 2022 40,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 40,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,944 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 35,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 27,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,876 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,957 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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AX12 ERK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AX12 ERK, 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 AX12 ERK registered?

AX12 ERK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is AX12 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 ERK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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