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DG12 EJN

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 EJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 115,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 106,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 106,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 97,290 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 97,290 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,346 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arms Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,494 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 80,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,196 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 3 May 2019 62,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,042 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,409 miles

both rear tyres tread below 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,166 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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DG12 EJN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG12 EJN, 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 DG12 EJN registered?

DG12 EJN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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