CarVerify

Free Car Check

E8 VMS

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,011 mi
Last recorded59,011 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 VMS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 59,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 50,990 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,712 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 44,130 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 44,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 41,101 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 34,988 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 19,989 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,876 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E8 VMS is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 E8 VMS, 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

How do I check the history of E8 VMS?

You can check the full history of E8 VMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E8 VMS registered?

E8 VMS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is E8 VMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 VMS 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.

Does E8 VMS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E8 VMS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.