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DE12 EUJ

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,949 mi
Last recorded147,949 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 EUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 147,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre on 2.5mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os headlamp condensated slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre on 3mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre appears to be underinflated ()

Fail 22 Apr 2026 147,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre on 2.5mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os headlamp condensated slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre on 3mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre appears to be underinflated ()

Pass 7 May 2025 139,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 139,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 131,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non-repairable, on outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on its very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 125,303 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also out of shape/saw edged on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 117,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges very low, 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape and saw-edged on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 115,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 110,559 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 110,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 97,540 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 78,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge starting to wear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 78,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge starting to wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,615 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 58,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,498 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 EUJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE12 EUJ, 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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DE12 EUJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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