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AX12 EKM

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,342 mi
Last recorded87,342 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 EKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 87,342 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,179 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE VERY VERY LOW LOW

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Slight play / knock / roughness in the steering rack on lock to lock turn

Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,034 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Not able to check rear seats belts as child seats are fitted across

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE VERY VERY LOW LOW

Fail 3 Aug 2022 73,034 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Not able to check rear seats belts as child seats are fitted across

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE VERY VERY LOW LOW

Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,188 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Not able to check rear seats belts as child seats are fitted across

Rear brake pads are more than half worn

Fail 22 Jul 2021 68,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Not able to check rear seats belts as child seats are fitted across

Rear brake pads are more than half worn

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,057 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,255 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 EKM is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EKM, 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 AX12 EKM registered?

AX12 EKM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AX12 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 EKM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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