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DE12 EJY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,171 mi
Last recorded28,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 EJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 28,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 26,516 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 24,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 22,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 20,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 18,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 17,803 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 17,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,114 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 12,693 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,564 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 1,659 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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DE12 EJY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 DE12 EJY, 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 DE12 EJY registered?

DE12 EJY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 EJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 EJY 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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