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EA12 CLO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,802 mi
Last recorded106,802 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 106,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2025 106,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2024 100,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 100,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,235 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,428 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,913 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 81,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,032 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 65,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 57,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,037 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,556 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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EA12 CLO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 EA12 CLO, 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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EA12 CLO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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