CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA12 ODE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,203 mi
Last recorded89,203 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above 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

RegistrationEA12 ODE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 89,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,239 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

coolant low (stain and coolant residue under reservoir )

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/r body damage

Pass 16 Aug 2024 72,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 72,299 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 54,708 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 54,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 42,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 31,513 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 31,513 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,762 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 28,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,659 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

EA12 ODE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc 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 ODE, 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 ODE?

You can check the full history of EA12 ODE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA12 ODE registered?

EA12 ODE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EA12 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 ODE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA12 ODE 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 EA12 ODE. 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.