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EA12 LBZ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,749 mi
Last recorded30,749 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 30,749 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 30,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 29,373 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 28,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,546 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 22,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 19,344 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 19,343 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 15,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 12,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 6,556 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 LBZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LBZ, 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 EA12 LBZ?

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What year was EA12 LBZ registered?

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

Is EA12 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 LBZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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