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CK12 EWJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,197 mi
Last recorded158,197 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 158,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 152,925 miles

evident bumper and body work damage

light oil leak around dip stick and oil filler cap

off side front seat belt webbing frayed

rear coil springs showing corrosion

recommend a brakes service inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2023 147,262 miles

body work and bumper damage

oil leak from dip stick

Pass 5 Nov 2022 144,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 139,239 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 139,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 129,164 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offsideq (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 119,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 115,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 111,339 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 111,339 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release The seat belt buckle did eventually work but required heavy pressure down. Advise new latch. (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,426 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,809 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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CK12 EWJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CK12 EWJ, 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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CK12 EWJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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