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55 EG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,075 mi
Last recorded32,075 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 EG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 32,075 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 31,020 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 29,455 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 27,852 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 26,268 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 24,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 23,298 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 20,744 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 18,040 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 14,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 11,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 8,099 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 8,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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55 EG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 55 EG, 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 55 EG registered?

55 EG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is 55 EG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 EG 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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