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EA12 OPV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,542 mi
Last recorded95,542 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,542 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 74,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

needs tracking

Fail 27 Dec 2018 74,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

needs tracking

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 56,251 miles

offside rear tyre worn low and heavily perished

Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,929 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 49,929 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,699 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 OPV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OPV, 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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What year was EA12 OPV registered?

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

Is EA12 OPV safe to buy?

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