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A17 EWW

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,184 mi
Last recorded56,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 56,184 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 56,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 51,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 48,367 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 48,367 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 45,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,665 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 40,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,228 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,253 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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A17 EWW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A17 EWW, 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 A17 EWW registered?

A17 EWW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is A17 EWW safe to buy?

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