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EA12 FYJ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,361 mi
Last recorded43,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 43,361 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 39,009 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 34,217 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 29,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 26,232 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 26,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 25,768 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 24,795 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 24,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 23,503 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 23,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 22,760 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 20,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,732 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,324 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FYJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EA12 FYJ, 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 EA12 FYJ registered?

EA12 FYJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is EA12 FYJ safe to buy?

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