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E4 MDU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,715 mi
Last recorded103,715 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 MDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 103,715 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 91,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 82,344 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 82,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 71,931 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 71,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 66,913 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 62,138 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,223 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,535 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 55,535 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 26,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 14,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 9,722 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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E4 MDU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E4 MDU, 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 E4 MDU registered?

E4 MDU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is E4 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 MDU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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